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The magic ring, Vol. 3 (of 3)
The magic ring, Vol. 3 (of 3)

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of The magic ring, Vol. 3 (of 3) is here in full — 58 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Of the Wild Hunter Hakelnberg and his courtesy.
Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.
“There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.
It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”
As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.
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The magic ring, Vol. 3 (of 3)

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of The magic ring, Vol. 3 (of 3) is here in full — 58 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Of the Wild Hunter Hakelnberg and his courtesy.
Line 2
Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.
Line 3
“There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.
Line 4
It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”
Line 5
As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

densely adverb US /ˈdensli/

in a stupid manner

From this reading “As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.”

glade noun US /ɡleɪd/

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading “Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.”

inhabited adjective US /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading ““There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.”

lowland noun US /ˈloʊlænd/

low level country

From this reading “As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.”

mists noun US /mɪsts/

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading “As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.”

moonshine noun US /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/

the light of the Moon

From this reading “As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.”

reared verb US /rɪrd/

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading “As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.”

riders noun US /ˈraɪdərz/

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading “As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

steep declivity adjective + noun

In this reading “Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.”

wounded man noun + noun

In this reading “It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.””

came forward verb + particle counted as “come forward”

make oneself visible; take action

In this reading “As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.”

come down verb + adjective

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

In this reading “Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.”

whole day adjective + noun

In this reading “It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.””

on a level preposition + article + noun counted as “on … level”

In this reading “Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.”

met together verb + particle counted as “meet together”

In this reading “Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.”

come again verb + particle

In this reading ““There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

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 Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Of the Wild Hunter Hakelnberg and his courtesy.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

Archimbald

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Of the Wild Hunter Hakelnberg and his courtesy.

crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/

placed crosswise

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

day'snounUS /deɪz/

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

declivitynoun

a downward slope or bend

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

denselyadverbUS /ˈdensli/

in a stupid manner

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

drewnounUS /druː/

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

ereconjunctionUS /er/

an old word for “before”

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

gladenounUS /ɡleɪd/

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

Hakelnberg

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of the Wild Hunter Hakelnberg and his courtesy.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Of the Wild Hunter Hakelnberg and his courtesy.

horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/

someone who hunts game

From this reading Of the Wild Hunter Hakelnberg and his courtesy.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

lo

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

lowlandnounUS /ˈloʊlænd/

low level country

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

milenounUS /maɪl/

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

mistsnounUS /mɪsts/

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

moonshinenounUS /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/

the light of the Moon

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the Wild Hunter Hakelnberg and his courtesy.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

rearedverbUS /rɪrd/

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

roadsnounUS /roʊdz/

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

spotnounUS /spɑːt/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Of the Wild Hunter Hakelnberg and his courtesy.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

troopnounUS /truːp/

a group of soldiers

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

Waldeck

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From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

well-beaten

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From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Now, after they had come down a steep declivity, all of a sudden they found themselves on a level glade, where four well-beaten roads met together.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

WildadjectiveUS /waɪld/

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Of the Wild Hunter Hakelnberg and his courtesy.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

woodsnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading As they drew near, however, to the spot where the four roads crossed, lo! their horses started and reared, and by the uncertain moonshine, (for the white mists had settled densely on the lowland forests,) they perceived a troop of men and horses, that seemed always increased in number by single riders that came forward out of the woods.

woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/

people who are wounded

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading It is but a short mile from this place to a good house of entertainment, and there we shall remain for one whole day, that the wounded man may have rest; for it will require yet another day’s journey ere we can reach my fortress of Waldeck.”

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “There, my friends,” said Sir Archimbald, “you perceive that we have now come again into an inhabited country.

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