adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
AbsorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then we gazed at each other, and dared not speak.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Then we gazed at each other, and dared not speak.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then we gazed at each other, and dared not speak.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
FinallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
furrows
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From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Then we gazed at each other, and dared not speak.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
gullverbUS /ɡʌl/
make a fool or dupe of
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
inkyadjectiveUS /ˈɪŋki/
of the color of black ink
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
lightningnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then we gazed at each other, and dared not speak.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then we gazed at each other, and dared not speak.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
ploughingnoun
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
saggedverbUS /sæɡd/
inflected form of “sag” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
seamedadjective
having or joined by a seam or seams
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Then we gazed at each other, and dared not speak.
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
swoopingverbUS /ˈswuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we gazed at each other, and dared not speak.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Absorbed in following the course of the boat, we had scarcely noticed the huddled inky clouds that sagged down all around us.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Finally, it went out like a spark, and we saw it no more.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading A sudden squall struck the sea, ploughing deep white furrows into it, and at the same instant a single piercing shriek rose above the tempest--the frightened cry of a gull swooping over the island.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading From these threatening masses, seamed at intervals with pale lightning, there now burst a heavy peal of thunder that shook the ground under our feet.
