adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading First, however, we had our customary morning bathe, which refreshed us greatly.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Nevertheless, we felt remarkably strong and well, and much disposed to have our breakfast.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
cocoanounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading First, however, we had our customary morning bathe, which refreshed us greatly.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Nevertheless, we felt remarkably strong and well, and much disposed to have our breakfast.
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 When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
EffectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Nevertheless, we felt remarkably strong and well, and much disposed to have our breakfast.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, however, we had our customary morning bathe, which refreshed us greatly.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading First, however, we had our customary morning bathe, which refreshed us greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First, however, we had our customary morning bathe, which refreshed us greatly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, we felt remarkably strong and well, and much disposed to have our breakfast.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
horribleadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəbəl/
provoking horror
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading First, however, we had our customary morning bathe, which refreshed us greatly.
HumbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
islandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nevertheless, we felt remarkably strong and well, and much disposed to have our breakfast.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
MysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, we felt remarkably strong and well, and much disposed to have our breakfast.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
nutnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Nevertheless, we felt remarkably strong and well, and much disposed to have our breakfast.
over-eating
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From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
PeculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
penguinsnounUS /ˈpeŋɡwənz/
plural of “penguin” — short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
QuestionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading First, however, we had our customary morning bathe, which refreshed us greatly.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Nevertheless, we felt remarkably strong and well, and much disposed to have our breakfast.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
StrangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Nevertheless, we felt remarkably strong and well, and much disposed to have our breakfast.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading First, however, we had our customary morning bathe, which refreshed us greatly.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
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 Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa nut palm--Questions on the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange discoveries and sad sights.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
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 Nevertheless, we felt remarkably strong and well, and much disposed to have our breakfast.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First, however, we had our customary morning bathe, which refreshed us greatly.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming element, water.
