AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A purely physical phenomenon, of which the following is the explanation.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
AnanounUS /ˈɑːnə/
mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
BrazilianadjectiveUS /brəˈzɪljən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
CASEnounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE What was it that had happened?
cellularadjectiveUS /ˈseljələr/
relating to cells
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
CONTENTSnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE What was it that had happened?
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
decompositionnounUS /ˌdiːkəmpoʊˈzɪʃən/
the analysis of a vector field
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
distensionnoun
the act of expanding by pressure from within
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
embouchurenoun
the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading A purely physical phenomenon, of which the following is the explanation.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A purely physical phenomenon, of which the following is the explanation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
Frias
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From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
gunboatnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊt/
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE What was it that had happened?
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE What was it that had happened?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A purely physical phenomenon, of which the following is the explanation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE What was it that had happened?
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
Manaos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE What was it that had happened?
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading A purely physical phenomenon, of which the following is the explanation.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading A purely physical phenomenon, of which the following is the explanation.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading A purely physical phenomenon, of which the following is the explanation.
raiseverbUS /reɪz/
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just before she reached the _embouchure_ of the Rio Negro she hoisted her colors and saluted the Brazilian flag.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE What was it that had happened?
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE What was it that had happened?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
Torres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The gunboat Santa Ana, bound for Manaos, had come up the river and passed the bar at Frias.
vibrationsnounUS /vaɪˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “vibration” — the act of vibrating
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE What was it that had happened?
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the report vibrations were produced along the surface of the stream, and these vibrations making their way down to the bottom of the river, had been sufficient to raise the corpse of Torres, already lightened by the commencement of its decomposition and the distension of its cellular system.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE What was it that had happened?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A purely physical phenomenon, of which the following is the explanation.
