adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
abortiveadjectiveUS /əˈbɔːrtɪv/
failing to accomplish an intended result
From this reading Like that of the previous night it proved somewhat abortive.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
drunkadjectiveUS /drʌŋk/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
financedverbUS /fɪˈnænst/
past form of “finance” — obtain or provide money for
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
gravitatedverbUS /ˈɡrævəteɪtɪd/
past form of “gravitate” — move toward
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
Kendah
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From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like that of the previous night it proved somewhat abortive.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
LORDnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
ObviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Like that of the previous night it proved somewhat abortive.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Like that of the previous night it proved somewhat abortive.
quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
RAGNALL'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
sluit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Like that of the previous night it proved somewhat abortive.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
stoepnoun
small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the following morning we renewed our discussion, debating in detail every possible method of reaching the Kendah people by help of such means as we could command.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Obviously such a long and hazardous expedition ought to be properly financed and—where was the money?
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading As it happened, however, the other party concerned never stirred further in the business, probably because he was too drunk to remember who had knocked him into the sluit or whether he had gravitated thither by accident.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading LORD RAGNALL’S STORY That night Hans slept at my house, or rather outside of it in the garden, or upon the stoep, saying that he feared arrest if he went to the town, because of his quarrel with the white man.
