adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
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 Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The railway train, which they entered at the Waverley Station, conveyed Nell and her friends to Glasgow.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The railway train, which they entered at the Waverley Station, conveyed Nell and her friends to Glasgow.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The railway train, which they entered at the Waverley Station, conveyed Nell and her friends to Glasgow.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The railway train, which they entered at the Waverley Station, conveyed Nell and her friends to Glasgow.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading The railway train, which they entered at the Waverley Station, conveyed Nell and her friends to Glasgow.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
inhaledverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪld/
past form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
KATRINE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
Lambert'snounUS /ˈlæmbərts/
possessive form of “lambert” — a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
LOCHnounUS /lɑːk/
a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
LOMOND
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
Nell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The railway train, which they entered at the Waverley Station, conveyed Nell and her friends to Glasgow.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
Ryan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
SeatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
StarrnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
StationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The railway train, which they entered at the Waverley Station, conveyed Nell and her friends to Glasgow.
steeps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOCH LOMOND AND LOCH KATRINE Harry bore Nell carefully down the steeps of Arthur’s Seat, and, accompanied by James Starr and Jack Ryan, they reached Lambert’s Hotel.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There a good breakfast restored their strength, and they began to make further plans for an excursion to the Highland lakes.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading The railway train, which they entered at the Waverley Station, conveyed Nell and her friends to Glasgow.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Her eyes learned gladly to know the harmonious varieties of color as they rested on the green trees, the azure skies, and all the endless shades of lovely flowers and plants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
Waverley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The railway train, which they entered at the Waverley Station, conveyed Nell and her friends to Glasgow.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The railway train, which they entered at the Waverley Station, conveyed Nell and her friends to Glasgow.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nell was now refreshed, and able to look boldly forth into the sunshine, while her lungs with ease inhaled the free and healthful air.
