adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
a-fishing
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From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
a-hunting
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From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Peterkin, as I have said before, was thirteen years of age, Jack eighteen, and I fifteen.
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 Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Peterkin, as I have said before, was thirteen years of age, Jack eighteen, and I fifteen.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Peterkin, as I have said before, was thirteen years of age, Jack eighteen, and I fifteen.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Peterkin, as I have said before, was thirteen years of age, Jack eighteen, and I fifteen.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Peterkin, as I have said before, was thirteen years of age, Jack eighteen, and I fifteen.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
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 For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
Peterkin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Peterkin, as I have said before, was thirteen years of age, Jack eighteen, and I fifteen.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
Shoemakingnoun
the shoemaker's trade
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
SometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Peterkin, as I have said before, was thirteen years of age, Jack eighteen, and I fifteen.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading For many months after this we continued to live on our island in uninterrupted harmony and happiness.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peterkin, as I have said before, was thirteen years of age, Jack eighteen, and I fifteen.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Shoemaking--The even tenor of our way suddenly interrupted--An unexpected visit and an appalling battle--We all become warriors, and Jack proves himself be a hero.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Sometimes we went out a-fishing in the lagoon, and sometimes went a-hunting in the woods, or ascended to the mountain top, by way of variety, although Peterkin always asserted that we went for the purpose of hailing any ship that might chance to heave in sight.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Peterkin, as I have said before, was thirteen years of age, Jack eighteen, and I fifteen.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But I am certain that none of us wished to be delivered from our captivity, for we were extremely happy, and Peterkin used to say that as we were very young we should not feel the loss of a year or two.
