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The Story of the Glittering Plain Which Has
The Story of the Glittering Plain Which Has

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.
So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.
At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.
Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.
But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.
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The Story of the Glittering Plain Which Has

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

Chapter 18 of The Story of the Glittering Plain Which Has is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.
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So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.
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At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.
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Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.
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But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

Learner Dictionary

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ado noun US /əˈduː/

a rapid active commotion

From this reading “At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.”

exceeding adjective US /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading “At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.”

goodly adjective US /ˈɡʊdli/

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.”

grassy adjective US /ˈɡræsi/

abounding in grass

From this reading “At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.”

heeded verb US /ˈhiːdəd/

past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to

From this reading “So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.”

seekers noun US /ˈsiːkərz/

plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading “So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.”

swimmer noun US /ˈswɪmər/

a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading “At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.”

woodland noun US /ˈwʊdlænd/

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading “But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

adonounUS /əˈduː/

a rapid active commotion

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

availverbUS /əˈveɪl/

use to one's advantage

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

banksnounUS /bæŋks/

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

betimesadverb

in good time

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/

lacking funds

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

deemedverbUS /diːmd/

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

dieverbUS /daɪ/

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

fastadverbUS /fæst/

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

footnounUS /fʊt/

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

grassverbUS /ɡræs/

shoot down, of birds

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/

abounding in grass

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

greennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

Hallblithe

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From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/

past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

helpedverbUS /helpt/

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

lestconjunctionUS /lest/

in order that something should not happen

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/

the next day

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

mountain-side

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From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

noughtnoun

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/

plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/

marked by absence of sound

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

spake

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From this reading But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/

with speed

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

stridden

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From this reading But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

strodeverbUS /stroʊd/

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/

a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/

of or concerning this or that

From this reading But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Hallblithe looked on them to note if any change should come over them, and he deemed that already they were become stronger and of more avail.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/

in the direction of

From this reading But he spake nought thereof, and strode on toward the Uttermost House, even as that other day he had stridden away from it.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

Uttermostadjective

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

victualverb

supply with food

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

wastenounUS /weɪst/

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So he told the seekers; but they were silent and heeded nought, because of a fear that had come upon them, lest they should die before they came into that good land.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading At the foot of the mountain they came upon a river, deep but not wide, with low grassy banks, and Hallblithe, who was an exceeding strong swimmer, helped the seekers over without much ado; and there they stood upon the grass of that goodly waste.

woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading But on the morrow they arose betimes, and broke their fast on that woodland victual, and then went speedily down the mountain-side; and Hallblithe saw by the clear morning light that it was indeed the Uttermost House which he had seen across the green waste.

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