adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
assureverbUS /əˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
avenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
beeches
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From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
eight-and-forty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
favoured
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From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
FortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading “Welcome to Turriparva!” said his Highness.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it so?” said the Prince.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it so?” said the Prince.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
Lilliputnoun
a land imagined by Jonathan Swift that was inhabited by tiny people
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Welcome to Turriparva!” said his Highness.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Is it so?” said the Prince.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Welcome to Turriparva!” said his Highness.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
turretsnounUS /ˈtɜːrəts/
plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
Turriparva
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Welcome to Turriparva!” said his Highness.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
Vivian
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From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
WelcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading “Welcome to Turriparva!” said his Highness.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Prince of Little Lilliput reined in his steed as he entered a broad avenue of purple beeches, at the end of which, though at a considerable distance, Vivian perceived the towers and turrets of a Gothic edifice glittering in the sunshine.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading The cavalcade proceeded for some time at a brisk but irregular pace, until they arrived at a less wild and wooded part of the forest.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I assure your Highness,” said Vivian, “that I view with no unpleasant feeling the prospect of a reception in any civilised mansion; for to say the truth, for the last eight-and-forty hours Fortune has not favoured me either in my researches after a bed, or that which some think still more important than repose.”
