AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "That bird's after you.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
bird'snounUS /bɜːrdz/
possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "That bird's after you.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
boozenounUS /buːz/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Crazy with booze in the head, but steady in the hand.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Crazy with booze in the head, but steady in the hand.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
chunkyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌŋki/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
CrazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Crazy with booze in the head, but steady in the hand.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
gaugingverbUS /ˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “gauge” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Crazy with booze in the head, but steady in the hand.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Crazy with booze in the head, but steady in the hand.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
Larrimer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
lockstepnounUS /ˈlɑːkstep/
a standard procedure that is followed mindlessly
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of two things.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/
with low volume
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading Crazy with booze in the head, but steady in the hand.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That bird's after you.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading One of two things.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One of two things.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A moment later, from the side door which led from the store into the main body of the hotel, stepped the chunky form of Denver Pete, quick and light of foot as ever.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went straight to the counter and asked for matches, and as the storekeeper, still keeping half an eye upon the formidable figure of Larrimer, turned for the matches, Denver spoke softly from the side of his mouth to Terry--only in the lockstep line of the prison do they learn to talk in this manner--gauging the carrying power of the whisper with nice accuracy.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That bird's after you.
