AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Our examination of the little valley proved to be altogether most satisfactory.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Also we found a large supply of yams, and another root like a potato in appearance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
banian-tree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our examination of the little valley proved to be altogether most satisfactory.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
CoralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Our examination of the little valley proved to be altogether most satisfactory.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
islandersnounUS /ˈaɪləndərz/
plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Also we found a large supply of yams, and another root like a potato in appearance.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Also we found a large supply of yams, and another root like a potato in appearance.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our examination of the little valley proved to be altogether most satisfactory.
luxuriateverb
become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
MakeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Our examination of the little valley proved to be altogether most satisfactory.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
others
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From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our examination of the little valley proved to be altogether most satisfactory.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
potatonounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Also we found a large supply of yams, and another root like a potato in appearance.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Our examination of the little valley proved to be altogether most satisfactory.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading Also we found a large supply of yams, and another root like a potato in appearance.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Our examination of the little valley proved to be altogether most satisfactory.
SeanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Also we found a large supply of yams, and another root like a potato in appearance.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
taronounUS /ˈteroʊ/
edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our examination of the little valley proved to be altogether most satisfactory.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We found in it not only similar trees to those we had already seen in our own valley, but also one or two others of a different species.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Our examination of the little valley proved to be altogether most satisfactory.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We had also the satisfaction of discovering a peculiar vegetable, which Jack concluded must certainly be that of which he had read as being very common among the South Sea islanders, and which was named _taro_.
Water-fowl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Make discovery of many excellent roots and fruits--The resources of the Coral Island gradually unfolded--The banian-tree--Another tree which is supported by natural planks--Water-fowl found--A very remarkable discovery, and a very peculiar murder--We luxuriate on the fat of the land.
yamsnounUS /jæmz/
plural of “yam” — edible tuber of any of several yams
From this reading Also we found a large supply of yams, and another root like a potato in appearance.
