adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And how long would it take to do this?
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
beastsnounUS /biːsts/
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
creepers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And how long would it take to do this?
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And how long would it take to do this?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And how long would it take to do this?
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
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 The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
MountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
onounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading And how long would it take to do this?
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And how long would it take to do this?
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading The exact position of the encampment could be determined by the bearing of Mount Franklin, and as the volcano arose in the north at a distance of less than three miles, they had only to go straight towards the southwest to reach the western coast.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was six o’ clock in the morning when the settlers, after a hasty breakfast, set out to reach by the shortest way, the western coast of the island.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading As it was probable that they would have to cut a path through the grass, shrubs, and creepers, they marched axe in hand, and with guns also ready, wisely taking warning from the cries of the wild beasts heard in the night.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cyrus Harding had said two hours, but of course that depended on the nature of the obstacles they might meet with.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And how long would it take to do this?
