adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wears a brandy-flask, a field-glass, and a haversack.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wears a brandy-flask, a field-glass, and a haversack.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
brandy-flask
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wears a brandy-flask, a field-glass, and a haversack.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Whether he has a silk or soft hat, he is certain to wear a veil tied round it.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
field-glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wears a brandy-flask, a field-glass, and a haversack.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
getsnounUS /ɡets/
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Whether he has a silk or soft hat, he is certain to wear a veil tied round it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
haversacknoun
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading He wears a brandy-flask, a field-glass, and a haversack.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wears a brandy-flask, a field-glass, and a haversack.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether he has a silk or soft hat, he is certain to wear a veil tied round it.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
needsadverbUS /niːdz/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
protectverbUS /prəˈtekt/
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Whether he has a silk or soft hat, he is certain to wear a veil tied round it.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Whether he has a silk or soft hat, he is certain to wear a veil tied round it.
snow-fields
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
snow-glare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Whether he has a silk or soft hat, he is certain to wear a veil tied round it.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading Whether he has a silk or soft hat, he is certain to wear a veil tied round it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Whether he has a silk or soft hat, he is certain to wear a veil tied round it.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading Whether he has a silk or soft hat, he is certain to wear a veil tied round it.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading He wears a brandy-flask, a field-glass, and a haversack.
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 There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading This precaution is adopted when he makes up his mind to come to Switzerland, I think, because he has read that a veil is necessary to protect the eyes from the snow-glare.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading There is probably not one traveler in a hundred who gets among the ice and snow-fields where he needs a veil or green glasses: but it is well to have it on the hat; it looks adventurous.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether he has a silk or soft hat, he is certain to wear a veil tied round it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There is little risk of mistaking the Englishman, with or without his family, who has set out to do Switzerland.
