adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A band of wind instruments burst out.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
beech-wood
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From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading A band of wind instruments burst out.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
carriage-way
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From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/
a long fixed look
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
inaudiblyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbli/
in an inaudible manner
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading A band of wind instruments burst out.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
lake-water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
mademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A band of wind instruments burst out.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
PROMONTORYnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
rustics
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
salutations
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From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
sight-seers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
STATUEnounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But as my father might also be taking an interest in the statue, I got myself round to a moderate sentiment of curiosity and a partial share of the general excitement.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
tip-toe
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From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A band of wind instruments burst out.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE STATUE ON THE PROMONTORY The little lady was soon bowing to respectful salutations from crowds of rustics and others on a broad carriage-way circling level with the height.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Temple and mademoiselle did most of the conversation, which related to glimpses of scenery, pine, oak, beech-wood, and lake-water, until we gained the plateau where the tower stood, when the giant groom trotted to the front, and worked a clear way for us through a mass of travelling sight-seers, and she leaned to me, talking quite inaudibly amid the laughter and chatting.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I could not help thinking how doubly foreign I was to all the world here—I who was about to set eyes on my lost living father, while these people were tip-toe to gaze on a statue.
