20th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “God be praised! there they are!” exclaimed Cyrus Harding.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “God be praised! there they are!” exclaimed Cyrus Harding.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
Bonadventure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading A more touching pantomime than the finest discourse.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “God be praised! there they are!” exclaimed Cyrus Harding.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A more touching pantomime than the finest discourse.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “God be praised! there they are!” exclaimed Cyrus Harding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
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 and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
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 Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
MercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A more touching pantomime than the finest discourse.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
Nebnoun
a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
pantomimenounUS /ˈpæntəmaɪm/
a performance using gestures and body movements without words
From this reading A more touching pantomime than the finest discourse.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading “God be praised! there they are!” exclaimed Cyrus Harding.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
ProspectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A more touching pantomime than the finest discourse.
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 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “God be praised! there they are!” exclaimed Cyrus Harding.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading A more touching pantomime than the finest discourse.
twirlverbUS /twɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading As to Neb in his joy, he began to dance, to twirl round, clapping his hands and shouting, “Oh! my master!”
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The next day, the 20th of October, at seven o’clock in the morning, after a voyage of four days, the “Bonadventure” gently glided up to the beach at the mouth of the Mercy.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Cyrus Harding and Neb, who had become very uneasy at the bad weather and the prolonged absence of their companions, had climbed at daybreak to the plateau of Prospect Heights, and they had at last caught sight of the vessel which had been so long in returning.
