adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
AcquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
chalands
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From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
D'Artagnan
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From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
importunities
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From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
movableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
Pirial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
ReadernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
sea-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
stonesnounUS /stoʊnz/
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The smaller stones were transported to the shore by means of a chain formed by twenty-five or thirty peasants.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The movable bridges, the agitated sailors, the noise of the water on the pebbles, the cries and importunities of those who wait upon the shores, are multiplied details of that sensation which is summed up in one single result—hesitation.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In which the Reader, no doubt, will be as astonished as D’Artagnan was to meet an Old Acquaintance There is always something in a landing, if it be only from the smallest sea-boat—a trouble and a confusion which do not leave the mind the liberty of which it stands in need in order to study at the first glance the new locality presented to it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At his feet D’Artagnan recognized the five chalands laden with rough stone he had seen leave the port of Pirial.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading It was not, then, till after standing several minutes on the shore that D’Artagnan saw upon the port, but more particularly in the interior of the isle, an immense number of workmen in motion.
