adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
ArrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As if it mattered a doit what trash these foreigners talked!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
BakerynounUS /ˈbeɪkəri/
a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
doit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As if it mattered a doit what trash these foreigners talked!
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading As if it mattered a doit what trash these foreigners talked!
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if it mattered a doit what trash these foreigners talked!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As if it mattered a doit what trash these foreigners talked!
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
malcontentsnounUS /ˌmælkənˈtents/
plural of “malcontent” — a person who is discontented or disgusted
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading As if it mattered a doit what trash these foreigners talked!
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
moonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
oblongadjectiveUS /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/
(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
retracedverbUS /riˈtreɪst/
past form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
safe-conductnoun
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
silvered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Arrived at the store he set his frantic dog free, and putting a match to his pipe, began to stroll up and down.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As if it mattered a doit what trash these foreigners talked!
TentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As if it mattered a doit what trash these foreigners talked!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
trashnounUS /træʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading As if it mattered a doit what trash these foreigners talked!
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
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 He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As if it mattered a doit what trash these foreigners talked!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He retraced his steps by the safe-conduct of a full moon, which showed up the gaping black mouths of circular shafts and silvered the water that flooded abandoned oblong holes to their brim.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Tents and huts stood white and forsaken in the moonlight: their owners were either gathered on Bakery Hill, or had repaired to one of the gambling and dancing saloons that lined the main street.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt annoyed with himself for having helped to swell the crowd of malcontents; and still more for his foolishness in giving the rein to a momentary irritation.
