AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
APPROVEDadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
ARCHITECTUREnounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
ARRIVALnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this happy land, there was no registration, no passports, “no nothin’”—as Mr. Poke pointedly expressed it.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
BivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading In this happy land, there was no registration, no passports, “no nothin’”—as Mr. Poke pointedly expressed it.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In this happy land, there was no registration, no passports, “no nothin’”—as Mr. Poke pointedly expressed it.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In this happy land, there was no registration, no passports, “no nothin’”—as Mr. Poke pointedly expressed it.
larboardnoun
the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
Leaplow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
MOSTadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In this happy land, there was no registration, no passports, “no nothin’”—as Mr. Poke pointedly expressed it.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In this happy land, there was no registration, no passports, “no nothin’”—as Mr. Poke pointedly expressed it.
nothin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this happy land, there was no registration, no passports, “no nothin’”—as Mr. Poke pointedly expressed it.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
passportsnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrts/
plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading In this happy land, there was no registration, no passports, “no nothin’”—as Mr. Poke pointedly expressed it.
PATRIOTISMnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
pointedlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪdliː/
in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
From this reading In this happy land, there was no registration, no passports, “no nothin’”—as Mr. Poke pointedly expressed it.
PokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
registrationnounUS /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
the act of enrolling
From this reading In this happy land, there was no registration, no passports, “no nothin’”—as Mr. Poke pointedly expressed it.
ROLLING-PIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
seamanshipnoun
skill in sailing
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this happy land, there was no registration, no passports, “no nothin’”—as Mr. Poke pointedly expressed it.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In due time the coast of Leaplow made its appearance, close under our larboard bow.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The seamanship of Captain Poke, however, stood us in hand; and, by the aid of a very clever pilot, we were soon safely moored in the harbor of Bivouac.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
WATERnounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading AN ARRIVAL—AN ELECTION—ARCHITECTURE—A ROLLING-PIN, AND PATRIOTISM OF THE MOST APPROVED WATER.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So sudden was our arrival in this novel and extraordinary country, that we were very near running on it, before we got a glimpse of its shores.
