adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
bar-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
DAUGHTERnounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
Kari
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
MOONnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
snow-cladadjective
covered with snow
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
staredverbUS /sterd/
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Suddenly Kari stared and stared.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly Kari stared and stared.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
wearyingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːriɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading We watched that great moon climb higher and higher up a ladder of little bar-like clouds, till wearying we let our eyes fall upon the glittering pathway which its light made upon the bosom of the placid sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Heaven we might hope to reach upon the wings of spirit when we died, but to that country how could we come?
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE DAUGHTER OF THE MOON For the fourth time since we were cast away on this island the huge full moon shone in a sky of wondrous blue.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Kari and I watched it rise between the two snow-clad peaks far away that he had called a gateway to his land, which was so near to us and yet it would seem more distant than Heaven itself.
