AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He placed his ear against a board and listened intently.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He placed his ear against a board and listened intently.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not a sound rewarded him.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The deepest silence reigned.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He placed his ear against a board and listened intently.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
FAMILIARadjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading He placed his ear against a board and listened intently.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
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 When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He placed his ear against a board and listened intently.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not a sound rewarded him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He placed his ear against a board and listened intently.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading The deepest silence reigned.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading But not a sound rewarded him.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The deepest silence reigned.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But not a sound rewarded him.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
VOICEnounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FAMILIAR VOICE As Frank neared the cabin he redoubled his precautions, and it was here that his scout training stood him in good stead.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
wormed
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From this reading When he was within twenty feet he went down flat on the earth and wormed his way to one of the sides that had been left standing.
