AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
all's
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From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
declivitynoun
a downward slope or bend
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
enquiring
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From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
gurglingverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
HitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
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 A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
presciencenounUS /ˈpriːʃiəns/
the power to foresee the future
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
ThirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
unerringadjective
not liable to error
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
UpadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
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 Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The travellers soon discovered the usual and unerring evidences that the several articles necessary to their situation were not far distant.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On reaching what he deemed a suitable spot, the old man halted, and with an enquiring look, he seemed to demand if it possessed the needed conveniences.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Hither, then, the stranger held his way, eagerly followed by the willing teams, whose instinct gave them a prescience of refreshment and rest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Up with my tent: here will I lie to-night, But where, to-morrow?—Well, all’s one for that —Richard the Third.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A clear and gurgling spring burst out of the side of the declivity, and joining its waters to those of other similar little fountains in its vicinity, their united contributions formed a run, which was easily to be traced, for miles along the prairie, by the scattering foliage and verdure which occasionally grew within the influence of its moisture.
