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From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
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From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
bark-covered
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From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
Bryant
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From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
bullet-proof
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From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
canal-boat
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From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
contrivancenounUS /kənˈtraɪvəns/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
fawnnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
Hutters
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From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
iinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
obtrusiveadjectiveUS /əbˈtruːsɪv/
sticking out; protruding
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
scownounUS /skaʊ/
any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
streamletnoun
a small stream
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
thirdsnounUS /θɜːrdz/
plural of “third” — one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bryant, “An Indian Story,” ii.11-15 The ark, as the floating habitation of the Hutters was generally called, was a very simple contrivance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the sides of the scow were a little higher than usual, and the interior of the cabin had no more elevation than was necessary for comfort, this unusual addition had neither a very clumsy nor a very obtrusive appearance.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A large flat, or scow, composed the buoyant part of the vessel; and in its centre, occupying the whole of its breadth, and about two thirds of its length, stood a low fabric, resembling the castle in construction, though made of materials so light as barely to be bullet-proof.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading It was, in short, little more than a modern canal-boat, though more rudely constructed, of greater breadth than common, and bearing about it the signs of the wilderness, in its bark-covered posts and roof.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “And that timid fawn starts not with fear, When I steal to her secret bower; And that young May violet to me is dear, And I visit the silent streamlet near, To look on the lovely flower.”
