adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
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 It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
BellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
Charta
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From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
comfortably-appointed
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From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
ContrarinessnounUS /ˈkɑːntrerinəs/
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
FunnyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌni/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
half-past
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From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
inletsnounUS /ˈɪnlets/
plural of “inlet” — an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
lockverbUS /lɑːk/
fasten with a lock
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
Magna
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From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
OceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
overcomeverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌm/
win a victory over
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
sculled
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From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
StainesverbUS /steɪnz/
third-person singular of “stain” — color with a liquid dye or tint
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
SuppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
tea-kettles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
WantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
WeirnounUS /wiːr/
a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
well-drained
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From this reading Our first night.—Under canvas.—An appeal for help.—Contrariness of tea-kettles, how to overcome.—Supper.—How to feel virtuous.—Wanted! a comfortably-appointed, well-drained desert island, neighbourhood of South Pacific Ocean preferred.—Funny thing that happened to George’s father.—a restless night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading George had towed us up to Staines, and we had taken the boat from there, and it seemed that we were dragging fifty tons after us, and were walking forty miles.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was half-past seven when we were through, and we all got in, and sculled up close to the left bank, looking out for a spot to haul up in.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading We had originally intended to go on to Magna Charta Island, a sweetly pretty part of the river, where it winds through a soft, green valley, and to camp in one of the many picturesque inlets to be found round that tiny shore.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harris and I began to think that Bell Weir lock must have been done away with after the same manner.
