adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The grotto extended the space of about a hundred _toises_, to that little slope dominating a creek.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The grotto extended the space of about a hundred _toises_, to that little slope dominating a creek.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
Aramis
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From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The arrival of the fox and dogs obliged them to remain concealed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
Belle-Isle
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From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
Bretons
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From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
CelticadjectiveUS /ˈseltɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading The arrival of the fox and dogs obliged them to remain concealed.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The grotto extended the space of about a hundred _toises_, to that little slope dominating a creek.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
divinitiesnounUS /dɪˈvɪnətiz/
plural of “divinity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The arrival of the fox and dogs obliged them to remain concealed.
dominatingadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
most powerful or important or influential
From this reading The grotto extended the space of about a hundred _toises_, to that little slope dominating a creek.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The grotto extended the space of about a hundred _toises_, to that little slope dominating a creek.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
FormerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
foxnounUS /fɑːks/
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading The arrival of the fox and dogs obliged them to remain concealed.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The grotto extended the space of about a hundred _toises_, to that little slope dominating a creek.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
Kalonese
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From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
Locmaria
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The arrival of the fox and dogs obliged them to remain concealed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
Porthos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The arrival of the fox and dogs obliged them to remain concealed.
sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The grotto extended the space of about a hundred _toises_, to that little slope dominating a creek.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The grotto extended the space of about a hundred _toises_, to that little slope dominating a creek.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
templenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The arrival of the fox and dogs obliged them to remain concealed.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is time to pass to the other camp, and to describe at once the combatants and the field of battle.
toises
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The grotto extended the space of about a hundred _toises_, to that little slope dominating a creek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
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 Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Formerly a temple of the Celtic divinities, when Belle-Isle was still called Kalonese, this grotto had beheld more than one human sacrifice accomplished in its mystic depths.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aramis and Porthos had gone to the grotto of Locmaria with the expectation of finding there their canoe ready armed, as well as the three Bretons, their assistants; and they at first hoped to make the bark pass through the little issue of the cavern, concealing in that fashion both their labors and their flight.
