andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was set by fate that it was to be over the dead body of the half-breed!
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was set by fate that it was to be over the dead body of the half-breed!
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was set by fate that it was to be over the dead body of the half-breed!
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It was set by fate that it was to be over the dead body of the half-breed!
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "There's something doing, now, sure!"
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Tommy exclaimed.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was set by fate that it was to be over the dead body of the half-breed!
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
HALF-BREEDnoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was set by fate that it was to be over the dead body of the half-breed!
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "There's something doing, now, sure!"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was set by fate that it was to be over the dead body of the half-breed!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was set by fate that it was to be over the dead body of the half-breed!
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was set by fate that it was to be over the dead body of the half-breed!
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There's something doing, now, sure!"
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "There's something doing, now, sure!"
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was set by fate that it was to be over the dead body of the half-breed!
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
There's
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From this reading "There's something doing, now, sure!"
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
Tommy
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From this reading Tommy exclaimed.
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
unguardedadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɑːrdɪd/
lacking protection or a guard
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE HALF-BREED But the way out was not to lie through undiscovered passages!
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the boys discussed the possibility of finding an unguarded exit from the series of caverns, another shot sounded, and then they heard the rattle and crash of rocks falling upon an equally hard surface.
