AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Why not go around to the door?"
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
boostverbUS /buːst/
increase
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Why not go around to the door?"
dottingverbUS /ˈdɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “dot” — scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
FACEnounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
fire-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why not go around to the door?"
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why not go around to the door?"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
rudely-constructed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
SaveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Save for the great fire blazing in the rudely-constructed fire-place, the cabin seemed to be absolutely deserted.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
SupposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
Thede
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
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 "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They peered through the window which gave on the side of their approach, but could see no one moving about on the inside.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not go around to the door?"
WINDOWnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A FACE AT THE WINDOW When the boys came nearer to the cabin, they saw many footprints dotting the level surface of the snow.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Suppose you give me a boost through this window," Thede suggested, as the boys at last stood close against the rear wall.
