adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
ARRIVALnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I will pay you back, sooner or later, Mr. Fragoso,” said she, smiling.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
caymannounUS /ˈkeɪmən/
a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
DINNERnounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
Fragoso
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From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will pay you back, sooner or later, Mr. Fragoso,” said she, smiling.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “I will pay you back, sooner or later, Mr. Fragoso,” said she, smiling.
Lina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
Manaos
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From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
Minha
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From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
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 for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I will pay you back, sooner or later, Mr. Fragoso,” said she, smiling.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I will pay you back, sooner or later, Mr. Fragoso,” said she, smiling.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “I will pay you back, sooner or later, Mr. Fragoso,” said she, smiling.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I will pay you back, sooner or later, Mr. Fragoso,” said she, smiling.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “I will pay you back, sooner or later, Mr. Fragoso,” said she, smiling.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading “I will pay you back, sooner or later, Mr. Fragoso,” said she, smiling.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As for Lina, it seemed as though she was more grateful to the brave Fragoso than if it was herself that he had saved.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
unmoored
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DINNER In the morning, after a night which was scarcely sufficient to calm so much excitement, they unmoored from the cayman beach and departed.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Minha had quite recovered from her fright, and her eyes and smiles thanked all those who had risked their lives for her.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will pay you back, sooner or later, Mr. Fragoso,” said she, smiling.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before five days, if nothing interfered with their voyage, the raft would reach the port of Manaos.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will pay you back, sooner or later, Mr. Fragoso,” said she, smiling.
