adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNDERTOOK TO DRIVE, AND MR.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
balustrades
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
battlementsnounUS /ˈbætəlmənts/
plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
BOTHdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
BridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
BrightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
DRIVEverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading UNDERTOOK TO DRIVE, AND MR.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
HugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading UNDERTOOK TO DRIVE, AND MR.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
Pickwick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
RIDEverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
ruinedadjectiveUS /ˈruːənd/
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
seaweednounUS /ˈsiːwiːd/
plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
stonesnounUS /stoʊnz/
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDERTOOK TO DRIVE, AND MR.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
UNDERTOOKverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading UNDERTOOK TO DRIVE, AND MR.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On the left of the spectator lay the ruined wall, broken in many places, and in some, overhanging the narrow beach below in rude and heavy masses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Huge knots of seaweed hung upon the jagged and pointed stones, trembling in every breath of wind; and the green ivy clung mournfully round the dark and ruined battlements.
WINKLEverbUS /ˈwɪŋkəl/
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
From this reading WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT Bright and pleasant was the sky, balmy the air, and beautiful the appearance of every object around, as Mr. Pickwick leaned over the balustrades of Rochester Bridge, contemplating nature, and waiting for breakfast.
