adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
ankle-moccasins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
beastnounUS /biːst/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
blunderingverbUS /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
cloutnounUS /klaʊt/
a target used in archery
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
FORDnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
forest'snounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
possessive form of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
knifenounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
moose-hide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
necklacesnounUS /ˈnekləsɪz/
plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
oiledadjectiveUS /ɔɪld/
treated with oil
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
soledadjective
having a sole or soles especially as specified; used in combination
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
sparklesnounUS /ˈspɑːrkəlz/
plural of “sparkle” — merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
splinteringnounUS /ˈsplɪntərɪŋ/
the act of chipping something
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
star-beams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading Here we stripped to the clout and laid our rifles on our moccasins, covering the pans with our hunting shirts.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
translucentadjectiveUS /trænˈsluːsənt/
allowing light to pass through diffusely
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
unheededadjectiveUS /ənˈhiːdɪd/
disregarded
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
war-belts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then we strapped on our war-belts, loosening knife and hatchet, pulled over our feet our spare ankle-moccasins of oiled moose-hide soled with the coarse hair of the great, blundering beast himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
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 AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the indications were sufficient to mark the spot where we should enter the water; and, stepping with infinite precaution, we descended to the gravel.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Now, from where we stood the faint line of sparkles seemed to run a little way into the darkness and vanish.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading AT THE FORD When at length from the forest's edge we saw star-beams splintering over broken water, cutting the flat, translucent darkness of the river with necklaces of light, we halted; for this was the ford foaming there in obscurity with its silvery, mellow voice, unheeded in the wilderness, yet calling ever as that far voice called through the shadows of ages dead.
