adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
accidented
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From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
adjoined
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From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
excellentlyadverbUS /ˈeksələntli/
extremely well
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
FreshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
Northmour
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From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
quicksandnounUS /ˈkwɪksænd/
a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading But it suited me not less excellently; the highest and most accidented of the sand hills immediately adjoined; and from these, lying flat in a hollow, I could overlook Northmour or the young lady as they walked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could not but conclude that this promenade was chosen with an eye to secrecy; for the spot was open only to seaward.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Fresh provisions were brought under cover of darkness by the old woman from the mansion house.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, in spite of this advantage, I could learn but little of Northmour or his guests.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Northmour, and the young lady, sometimes together, but more often singly, would walk for an hour or two at a time on the beach beside the quicksand.
