adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading TWO HUNGRY BEARS The Little Brass God was gone!
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
BrassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading TWO HUNGRY BEARS The Little Brass God was gone!
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came only echoes in reply to his shouts.
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
dizzilyadverb
in a giddy light-headed manner
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading There came only echoes in reply to his shouts.
fagots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading TWO HUNGRY BEARS The Little Brass God was gone!
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading TWO HUNGRY BEARS The Little Brass God was gone!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
HUNGRYadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading TWO HUNGRY BEARS The Little Brass God was gone!
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
lad's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
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 After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TWO HUNGRY BEARS The Little Brass God was gone!
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading There came only echoes in reply to his shouts.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading There came only echoes in reply to his shouts.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading There came only echoes in reply to his shouts.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO HUNGRY BEARS The Little Brass God was gone!
Thede
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO HUNGRY BEARS The Little Brass God was gone!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading George, still lying upon the floor of the cavern, stretched his legs and arms, to see if he was all there, as he mentally commented.
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 After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO HUNGRY BEARS The Little Brass God was gone!
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading After a time he arose to his feet, clinging desperately to the wall because of his weakness, and called to Thede, who, as the reader knows, had left hours before, in search of the injured lad's chums.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading There was a pile of wood near at hand and, gathering numerous dry fagots, the boy staggered dizzily toward the heap of ashes in the center of the cave.
