adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
Clewe
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From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
curious-looking
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From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
dammingverbUS /ˈdæmɪŋ/
inflected form of “dam” — obstruct with, or as if with, a dam
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he saw her he left the men and went to meet her.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When he saw her he left the men and went to meet her.
Margaret
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From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading When he saw her he left the men and went to meet her.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading When he saw her he left the men and went to meet her.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
RaleighnounUS /ˈrɔːli/
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
Roland
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From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
Sardisnoun
an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; as the capital of Lydia it was the cultural center of Asia Minor; destroyed by Tamerlane in 1402
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading When he saw her he left the men and went to meet her.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he saw her he left the men and went to meet her.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
widenedverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/
past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading In order to obtain a sufficient depth of water for his marine experiments, Roland Clewe had built an unusually high and strong dam, and this body of water, which was called the lake, widened out considerably behind the dam and stretched back for more than half a mile.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading He was standing on the shore of this lake, early the next morning, in company with several workmen, examining a curious-looking vessel which was moored near by, when Margaret Raleigh came walking towards him.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Not far from the works at Sardis there was a large pond, which was formed by the damming of a stream which at this point ran between high hills.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You could not wait until I came to your house to tell you what I was going to do?” he said, smiling.
