Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
animals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
arched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
articles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
ascend
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
begin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
beginning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
best
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
boys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
choose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
considered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
Construction
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
contrary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
convenient
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
cover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
desired
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
dew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
eldest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
enabling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
ended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
enough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
examine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
expectation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
family
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
fetch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
find
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
found
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
ground
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
hammocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
harness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
hastened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
immediately
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
insects
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
ladder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
large
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
lie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
lost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
mean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
moment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
most
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
necessary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
next
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
obliged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
observed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
passing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
piece
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
pieces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
possible
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
practicable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
preparing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
preserve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
proper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
provision
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
repast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
roots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
sail-cloth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
sea-shore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
set
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
sleep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
spread
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
steps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
suspending
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I next spread a piece of sail-cloth large enough to cover them, to preserve us from the dew and from the insects.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
think
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
thrown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
thus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
tree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
waves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
wife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having thus made the best provision I could for my family, I hastened with the two eldest boys, to the sea-shore, to examine what pieces of wood might have been thrown up by the waves, and to choose out such as were most proper for the steps of my ladder.
wood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I however desired her immediately to begin preparing the harness for the animals, that they might go to the sea-shore and fetch the pieces of wood, and such articles as I might find necessary for enabling us to ascend the tree, if, contrary to my expectation, it should be found practicable.
work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She lost not a moment in beginning her work; while I, in the mean time, set about suspending our hammocks to some of the arched roots of the trees, which I considered would be more convenient for passing the night than on the ground.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Construction of a ladder._ Our repast being ended, I observed to my wife, that I did not think it would be possible for us to sleep that night in the tree, and that we should therefore be obliged to lie on the ground.
