adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
ADVENTUREverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading MY ADVENTURE AT THE “THREE CUPS.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
Anthony'snounUS /ˈænθəniz/
possessive form of “anthony” — Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MY ADVENTURE AT THE “THREE CUPS.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
bestrodeverbUS /bɪˈstroʊd/
inflected form of “bestride” — get up on the back of
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
CUPSnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading MY ADVENTURE AT THE “THREE CUPS.”
deeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
demi-bear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
engravedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
filchedverbUS /fɪltʃt/
past form of “filch” — make off with belongings of others
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
flapverbUS /flæp/
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
holsters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
Killigrews
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
mare'snounUS /merz/
possessive form of “mare” — female equine animal
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
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 Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY ADVENTURE AT THE “THREE CUPS.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
SecureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
sword-hilt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY ADVENTURE AT THE “THREE CUPS.”
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
THREEnounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MY ADVENTURE AT THE “THREE CUPS.”
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the frosty sky her rays sparkled cheerfully, and by them I saw on the holsters the silver demi-bear that I knew to be the crest of the Killigrews, having the fellow to it engraved on my sword-hilt.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Secure of pursuit, and full of delight in the mare’s easy motion, I must have travelled a good six miles before the moon rose.
twas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So now I was certain ’twas Molly that I bestrode: and took occasion of the light to explore the holsters and saddle flap.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Poor Anthony’s pistols were gone—filched, no doubt, by the Captain: but you may guess my satisfaction, when on thrusting my hand deeper, I touched a heap of coins, and found them to be gold.
