adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Briscoe did not return at once to the scene of the round-up.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
Briscoe
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From this reading Briscoe did not return at once to the scene of the round-up.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Briscoe did not return at once to the scene of the round-up.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
divergedverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒd/
past form of “diverge” — move or draw apart
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
gulches
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From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
Jackson'snounUS /ˈdʒæksənz/
possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
Jed
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From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
Jed's
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From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
labyrinthineadjectiveUS /ˌlæbərˈɪnθiːn/
relating to or affecting or originating in the inner ear
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
law-abidingadjective
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
LongadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
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 He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
NobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Briscoe did not return at once to the scene of the round-up.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Briscoe did not return at once to the scene of the round-up.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Briscoe did not return at once to the scene of the round-up.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
PocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
RabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Briscoe did not return at once to the scene of the round-up.
round-up
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From this reading Briscoe did not return at once to the scene of the round-up.
RunverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Briscoe did not return at once to the scene of the round-up.
seepedverbUS /siːpt/
past form of “seep” — pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Briscoe did not return at once to the scene of the round-up.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Long before Jed's time there had been such a faction, then the dominant one of the place, now steadily losing ground as civilization seeped in, but still strong because bound by ties of kindred and of interest to the honest law-abiding majority.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Briscoe did not return at once to the scene of the round-up.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
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 He followed the trail toward Jackson's Pocket, but diverged after he had gone a few miles and turned into one of the hundred blind gulches that ran out from the valley to the impassable mountain wall behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was known as Jack Rabbit Run, because its labyrinthine trails offered a retreat into which hunted men might always dive for safety.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Nobody knew its recesses better than Jed Briscoe, who was acknowledged to be the leader of that faction in the valley which had brought it the bad name it held.
