adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
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 And this was all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this slight colour-memory had followed him all through his wanderings.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
colour-memory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this slight colour-memory had followed him all through his wanderings.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
Dieppe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
drearinessnounUS /ˈdriːrinəs/
extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
emigratedverbUS /ˈeməɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “emigrate” — leave one's country of residence for a new one
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But this slight colour-memory had followed him all through his wanderings.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
GOOSEnounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But this slight colour-memory had followed him all through his wanderings.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But this slight colour-memory had followed him all through his wanderings.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But this slight colour-memory had followed him all through his wanderings.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
pearl-coloured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading But this slight colour-memory had followed him all through his wanderings.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this was all.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But this slight colour-memory had followed him all through his wanderings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
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 THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
vapoursnoun
a state of depression
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading But this slight colour-memory had followed him all through his wanderings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this was all.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading His parents had emigrated to Manchester when he was nine, and when he was sixteen he felt that he must escape from Manchester, from the overwhelming dreariness of the brick chimneys and their smoke cloud.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
WILDadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE WILD GOOSE He remembered a green undulating country out of which the trees seemed to emerge like vapours, and a line of pearl-coloured mountains showing above the horizon on fine days.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had joined a travelling circus on its way to the Continent, and he crossed with it from New Haven to Dieppe in charge of the lions.
