adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
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 M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
armamentnounUS /ˈɑːrməmənt/
weaponry used by military or naval force
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
BrightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
chestsnounUS /tʃests/
plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
Desplaines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
dufflenoun
a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
flotillanounUS /floʊˈtɪlə/
a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
GoldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
IvorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
Kroomen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
MountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
provisioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The almost innumerable packing cases and chests containing the duffle, ammunition, armament and the sections of the Golden Eagle were scattered about the little "compound" or garden of M. Desplaines' residence, having been brought ashore overnight by a crew of Kroomen.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
WITCH-DOCTOR
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From this reading THE WITCH-DOCTOR Bright and early the next day Frank and Harry were up and stirring, and the other members of the party were not long in joining them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
showing curiosity
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading M. Desplaines appeared while the boys were still contemplating their outfit and wondering if it would be possible to accommodate it all in the little flotilla which, it had been arranged previously, was to take them up the river to the camping place from which they were to strike out for the Ivory Mountain.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Still you go well armed and provisioned, and from what I have heard of you, you are not the sort of boys to let a few obstacles upset you."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I really almost envy your trip," he said, "although it will be fraught with danger.
