adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
comersnounUS /ˈkʌmərz/
plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
far-distant
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From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
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 The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
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 My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
pinionedadjective
(of birds) especially having the flight feathers
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
reconnoitred
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From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
Reichardt
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From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
repining
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From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I hastily took the glass she had brought with her, and as soon as I could get to a convenient position, threw myself on the ground on the rock, and reconnoitred through the glass the appearance of the new comers.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I soon noticed that a part were well armed, which was not the case with the rest, for they were pinioned in such a manner that they could scarcely move hand or foot.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I rarely went out to sea, except to fish, and never cared to trouble myself about anything beyond the limited space which had become my inheritance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reader, then, may judge of my surprise when, one sultry day, I had been busily engaged for several hours cutting down a field of wheat, Mrs Reichardt came running to me with the astounding news that there was a ship off the island, and a boat full of people had just left her, and were rowing towards the rocks.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading My numerous pursuits, as I stated in a preceding chapter obliging me to constant occupation, kept me from useless repining about my destiny, in being obliged to live so many years on this far-distant corner of the earth, I had long ceased to look for passing ships--I scarcely ever thought about them, and had given up all speculations about my grandfather's reception of me.
