adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading Next day the wood-cutting party went ashore again, and I accompanied them as before.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Next day the wood-cutting party went ashore again, and I accompanied them as before.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Here I found a party of the islanders busy with one of their war-canoes, which was almost ready for launching.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next day the wood-cutting party went ashore again, and I accompanied them as before.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Next day the wood-cutting party went ashore again, and I accompanied them as before.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Next day the wood-cutting party went ashore again, and I accompanied them as before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Here I found a party of the islanders busy with one of their war-canoes, which was almost ready for launching.
children's
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From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day the wood-cutting party went ashore again, and I accompanied them as before.
DesperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
fatallyadverbUS /ˈfeɪtəli/
with fatal consequences or implications
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here I found a party of the islanders busy with one of their war-canoes, which was almost ready for launching.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Next day the wood-cutting party went ashore again, and I accompanied them as before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
islandersnounUS /ˈaɪləndərz/
plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island
From this reading Here I found a party of the islanders busy with one of their war-canoes, which was almost ready for launching.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading Here I found a party of the islanders busy with one of their war-canoes, which was almost ready for launching.
madadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
NativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
NewsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day the wood-cutting party went ashore again, and I accompanied them as before.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here I found a party of the islanders busy with one of their war-canoes, which was almost ready for launching.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
rambledverbUS /ˈræmbəld/
past form of “ramble” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Here I found a party of the islanders busy with one of their war-canoes, which was almost ready for launching.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
Romata's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
Sandal-wood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
sea-shore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here I found a party of the islanders busy with one of their war-canoes, which was almost ready for launching.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Next day the wood-cutting party went ashore again, and I accompanied them as before.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Sandal-wood party--Native children's games, somewhat surprising--Desperate amusements suddenly and fatally brought to a close--An old friend recognised--News--Romata's mad conduct.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
war-canoes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here I found a party of the islanders busy with one of their war-canoes, which was almost ready for launching.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here I found a party of the islanders busy with one of their war-canoes, which was almost ready for launching.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next day the wood-cutting party went ashore again, and I accompanied them as before.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had not rambled far when I found myself unexpectedly on the sea-shore, having crossed a narrow neck of land which separated the native village from a large bay.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here I found a party of the islanders busy with one of their war-canoes, which was almost ready for launching.
wood-cutting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day the wood-cutting party went ashore again, and I accompanied them as before.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading During the dinner hour I wandered into the woods alone, being disinclined for food that day.
