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From this reading Joanna Baihie, “Rayner: A Tragedy,” II.L3-4, 6-g.
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From this reading Joanna Baihie, “Rayner: A Tragedy,” II.L3-4, 6-g.
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From this reading Joanna Baihie, “Rayner: A Tragedy,” II.L3-4, 6-g.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joanna Baihie, “Rayner: A Tragedy,” II.L3-4, 6-g.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
Baihie
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From this reading Joanna Baihie, “Rayner: A Tragedy,” II.L3-4, 6-g.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
FearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
gnounUS /dʒiː/
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Joanna Baihie, “Rayner: A Tragedy,” II.L3-4, 6-g.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
Hetty
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From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Joanna Baihie, “Rayner: A Tragedy,” II.L3-4, 6-g.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
Joanna
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From this reading Joanna Baihie, “Rayner: A Tragedy,” II.L3-4, 6-g.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
LnounUS /el/
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Joanna Baihie, “Rayner: A Tragedy,” II.L3-4, 6-g.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
MidstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
Rayner
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From this reading Joanna Baihie, “Rayner: A Tragedy,” II.L3-4, 6-g.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
ReturningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From rocky precipice or hollow cave, 'Midst the confused sound of rustling leaves, And creaking boughs, and cries of nightly birds, Returning seeming answer!”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
TragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Joanna Baihie, “Rayner: A Tragedy,” II.L3-4, 6-g.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fear, as much as calculation, had induced Hetty to cease paddling, when she found that her pursuers did not know in which direction to proceed.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She remained stationary until the Ark had pulled in near the encampment, as has been related in the preceding chapter, when she resumed the paddle and with cautious strokes made the best of her way towards the western shore.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading “But who in this wild wood May credit give to either eye, or ear?
