AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where shall we go now?" asked Grim.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
beakers
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From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
derisiveadjectiveUS /dərˈɪsɪv/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
DrinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Where shall we go now?" asked Grim.
GrimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading "Where shall we go now?" asked Grim.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Where shall we go now?" asked Grim.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE SWORD.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Where shall we go now?" asked Grim.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
shoutverbUS /ʃaʊt/
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
SWORDnounUS /sɔːrd/
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE SWORD.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE SWORD.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
vanishedadjectiveUS /ˈvænɪʃt/
having passed out of existence
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
VERDICTnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading THE VERDICT OF THE SWORD.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Drink was served round in huge beakers, and the superstitious fears vanished like the fog as they rowed in triumph out of the bay.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They could see behind them the flames and smoke rising ever higher from the burning vessels, and as the ale mounted to their heads they shouted derisive defiance across the water.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where shall we go now?" asked Grim.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where shall we go now?" asked Grim.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A shout of congratulation rose from the ship as the boat drew near and the anxious watchers counted the fourteen men returned again with their prisoner.
