adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
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 “Our chair,” said Grandfather, “stood all this time in the Province House.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading At one period, in the early part of the war, Shirley had the chief command of all the king’s forces in America.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Governor Shirley had seldom an opportunity to repose within its arms.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading But Governor Shirley had seldom an opportunity to repose within its arms.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one period, in the early part of the war, Shirley had the chief command of all the king’s forces in America.”
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
besought
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Governor Shirley had seldom an opportunity to repose within its arms.
cataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading At one period, in the early part of the war, Shirley had the chief command of all the king’s forces in America.”
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading At one period, in the early part of the war, Shirley had the chief command of all the king’s forces in America.”
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At one period, in the early part of the war, Shirley had the chief command of all the king’s forces in America.”
evenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
flat-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading At one period, in the early part of the war, Shirley had the chief command of all the king’s forces in America.”
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading But Governor Shirley had seldom an opportunity to repose within its arms.
GrandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Our chair,” said Grandfather, “stood all this time in the Province House.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But Governor Shirley had seldom an opportunity to repose within its arms.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At one period, in the early part of the war, Shirley had the chief command of all the king’s forces in America.”
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
NiagaranounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one period, in the early part of the war, Shirley had the chief command of all the king’s forces in America.”
OntarionounUS /ɑːnˈterioʊ/
the smallest of the Great Lakes
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But Governor Shirley had seldom an opportunity to repose within its arms.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Our chair,” said Grandfather, “stood all this time in the Province House.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At one period, in the early part of the war, Shirley had the chief command of all the king’s forces in America.”
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading At one period, in the early part of the war, Shirley had the chief command of all the king’s forces in America.”
ProvincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “Our chair,” said Grandfather, “stood all this time in the Province House.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading But Governor Shirley had seldom an opportunity to repose within its arms.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Our chair,” said Grandfather, “stood all this time in the Province House.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading But Governor Shirley had seldom an opportunity to repose within its arms.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
Shirley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Governor Shirley had seldom an opportunity to repose within its arms.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “Our chair,” said Grandfather, “stood all this time in the Province House.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Our chair,” said Grandfather, “stood all this time in the Province House.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Our chair,” said Grandfather, “stood all this time in the Province House.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
troopsnounUS /truːps/
soldiers collectively
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading At one period, in the early part of the war, Shirley had the chief command of all the king’s forces in America.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading IN the twilight of the succeeding eve, when the red beams of the fire were dancing upon the wall, the children besought Grandfather to tell them what had next happened to the old chair.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was leading his troops through the forest, or sailing in a flat-boat on Lake Ontario, or sleeping in his tent, while the awful cataract of Niagara sent its roar through his dreams.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But Governor Shirley had seldom an opportunity to repose within its arms.
