adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
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 Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
cocoa-nut
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From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
despatched
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From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
GardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
hallooing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
MysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
Peterkin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
PrepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
Sagaciousadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
ScarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Prepare for a journey round the island--Sagacious reflections--Mysterious appearances and startling occurrences.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
waistnounUS /weɪst/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
WaternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Scarcely had the sun shot its first ray across the bosom of the broad Pacific, when Jack sprang to his feet, and, hallooing in Peterkin's ear to awaken him, ran down the beach to take his customary dip in the sea.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In addition to his ordinary dress, Jack tied a belt of cocoa-nut cloth round his waist, into which he thrust the axe.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Our breakfast was also despatched without loss of time, and in less than an hour afterwards all our preparations for the journey were completed.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading We did not, as was our wont, bathe that morning in our Water Garden, but, in order to save time, refreshed ourselves in the shallow water just opposite the bower.
