adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAND AND SEA IN SANDAG BAY.
ArmadanounUS /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/
a large fleet
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
Aros
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
BAYnounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading LAND AND SEA IN SANDAG BAY.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
fernland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
heathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAND AND SEA IN SANDAG BAY.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
isletnounUS /ˈaɪlɪt/
a small island
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
LANDnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading LAND AND SEA IN SANDAG BAY.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Upon the summit, I paused.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
SANDAG
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAND AND SEA IN SANDAG BAY.
SEAnounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading LAND AND SEA IN SANDAG BAY.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Upon the summit, I paused.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was early afoot next morning; and as soon as I had a bite to eat, set forth upon a tour of exploration.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Something in my heart distinctly told me that I should find the ship of the Armada; and although I did not give way entirely to such hopeful thoughts, I was still very light in spirits and walked upon air.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aros is a very rough islet, its surface strewn with great rocks and shaggy with fernland heather; and my way lay almost north and south across the highest knoll; and though the whole distance was inside of two miles it took more time and exertion than four upon a level road.
