adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slipping from the _voorkisse_, or driving-box, I came behind him softly and touched him on the shoulder.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are early, Macumazahn.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Slipping from the _voorkisse_, or driving-box, I came behind him softly and touched him on the shoulder.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
driving-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Slipping from the _voorkisse_, or driving-box, I came behind him softly and touched him on the shoulder.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading “You are early, Macumazahn.”
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
glintverbUS /ɡlɪnt/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
guessedverbUS /ɡest/
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Slipping from the _voorkisse_, or driving-box, I came behind him softly and touched him on the shoulder.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
kaross
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
leaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
Macumazahn
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From this reading “You are early, Macumazahn.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
MOONSHINEnounUS /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
the light of the Moon
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Slipping from the _voorkisse_, or driving-box, I came behind him softly and touched him on the shoulder.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
Saduko
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Slipping from the _voorkisse_, or driving-box, I came behind him softly and touched him on the shoulder.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
SlippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Slipping from the _voorkisse_, or driving-box, I came behind him softly and touched him on the shoulder.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/
with low volume
From this reading Slipping from the _voorkisse_, or driving-box, I came behind him softly and touched him on the shoulder.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading Slipping from the _voorkisse_, or driving-box, I came behind him softly and touched him on the shoulder.
trek-tow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
voorkisse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Slipping from the _voorkisse_, or driving-box, I came behind him softly and touched him on the shoulder.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
wildcatnounUS /ˈwaɪldkæt/
an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He leapt up with a start which revealed his nervous nature, then recognising me through the soft grey gloom, said:
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Presently, however, I saw another glint of light which I guessed came from the spear of Saduko, who was seated by the ashes of the cooking fire wrapped in his kaross of wildcat skins.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are early, Macumazahn.”
ZIKALI
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From this reading THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI On the following morning I awoke, as a good hunter always should do, just at that time when, on looking out of the wagon, nothing can be seen but a little grey glint of light which he knows is reflected from the horns of the cattle tied to the trek-tow.
