adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading We advanced to meet him, and he expressed, through our interpreter, much pleasure in seeing us.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
Avatea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The teacher explained that we came to beg that Avatea might be spared.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The teacher explained that we came to beg that Avatea might be spared.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The teacher explained that we came to beg that Avatea might be spared.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The teacher explained that we came to beg that Avatea might be spared.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The teacher explained that we came to beg that Avatea might be spared.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading We advanced to meet him, and he expressed, through our interpreter, much pleasure in seeing us.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "And what is it that my friends wish to say to me?" he inquired.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We advanced to meet him, and he expressed, through our interpreter, much pleasure in seeing us.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "And what is it that my friends wish to say to me?" he inquired.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading We advanced to meet him, and he expressed, through our interpreter, much pleasure in seeing us.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And what is it that my friends wish to say to me?" he inquired.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And what is it that my friends wish to say to me?" he inquired.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And what is it that my friends wish to say to me?" he inquired.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading We advanced to meet him, and he expressed, through our interpreter, much pleasure in seeing us.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The teacher explained that we came to beg that Avatea might be spared.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We advanced to meet him, and he expressed, through our interpreter, much pleasure in seeing us.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And what is it that my friends wish to say to me?" he inquired.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
PlansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading We advanced to meet him, and he expressed, through our interpreter, much pleasure in seeing us.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "And what is it that my friends wish to say to me?" he inquired.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading We advanced to meet him, and he expressed, through our interpreter, much pleasure in seeing us.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading The teacher explained that we came to beg that Avatea might be spared.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
Tararo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The teacher explained that we came to beg that Avatea might be spared.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And what is it that my friends wish to say to me?" he inquired.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We advanced to meet him, and he expressed, through our interpreter, much pleasure in seeing us.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We advanced to meet him, and he expressed, through our interpreter, much pleasure in seeing us.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we returned to the shore, and related to our friend what had passed, he was greatly distressed, and groaned in spirit; but we had not sat long in conversation, when we were interrupted by the arrival of Tararo on the beach, accompanied by a number of followers bearing baskets of vegetables and fruits on their heads.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "And what is it that my friends wish to say to me?" he inquired.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading An unexpected discovery, and a bold, reckless defiance, with its consequences--Plans of escape, and heroic resolves.
