16th
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From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
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 But all would depend on the situation of the island with regard to inhabited land.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The important question of renewing their wardrobe would be treated of in the proper time and place.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all would depend on the situation of the island with regard to inhabited land.
ChimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading But all would depend on the situation of the island with regard to inhabited land.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading The important question of renewing their wardrobe would be treated of in the proper time and place.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The important question of renewing their wardrobe would be treated of in the proper time and place.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading But all would depend on the situation of the island with regard to inhabited land.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But all would depend on the situation of the island with regard to inhabited land.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But all would depend on the situation of the island with regard to inhabited land.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But all would depend on the situation of the island with regard to inhabited land.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The important question of renewing their wardrobe would be treated of in the proper time and place.
potashnounUS /ˈpɑːtæʃ/
a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The important question of renewing their wardrobe would be treated of in the proper time and place.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The important question of renewing their wardrobe would be treated of in the proper time and place.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But all would depend on the situation of the island with regard to inhabited land.
renewingadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading The important question of renewing their wardrobe would be treated of in the proper time and place.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But all would depend on the situation of the island with regard to inhabited land.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The engineer intended to manufacture soap as soon as he could procure the necessary materials--soda or potash, fat or oil.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The important question of renewing their wardrobe would be treated of in the proper time and place.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The important question of renewing their wardrobe would be treated of in the proper time and place.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading The important question of renewing their wardrobe would be treated of in the proper time and place.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At any rate their clothes would last at least six months longer, for they were strong, and could resist the wear of manual labor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But all would depend on the situation of the island with regard to inhabited land.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The important question of renewing their wardrobe would be treated of in the proper time and place.
