adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He looked at his watch and was amazed to find it only five o'clock.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at his watch and was amazed to find it only five o'clock.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
Cameron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
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 ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading On sharpened sticks slices of venison were cooking for his supper.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading How long could he maintain this fight?
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He looked at his watch and was amazed to find it only five o'clock.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He looked at his watch and was amazed to find it only five o'clock.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On sharpened sticks slices of venison were cooking for his supper.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How long could he maintain this fight?
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He looked at his watch and was amazed to find it only five o'clock.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading How long could he maintain this fight?
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at his watch and was amazed to find it only five o'clock.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading How long could he maintain this fight?
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
neutralizingverbUS /ˈnuːtrəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “neutralize” — make politically neutral and thus inoffensive
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He looked at his watch and was amazed to find it only five o'clock.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He looked at his watch and was amazed to find it only five o'clock.
OutsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
replenishverbUS /riˈplenɪʃ/
fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading On sharpened sticks slices of venison were cooking for his supper.
ShiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
slicesnounUS /ˈslaɪsəz/
plural of “slice” — a share of something
From this reading On sharpened sticks slices of venison were cooking for his supper.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading On sharpened sticks slices of venison were cooking for his supper.
STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading On sharpened sticks slices of venison were cooking for his supper.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How long could he maintain this fight?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading On sharpened sticks slices of venison were cooking for his supper.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading He looked at his watch and was amazed to find it only five o'clock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On sharpened sticks slices of venison were cooking for his supper.
WINGSnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE WINGS OF THE STORM Shivering and hungry and fighting with sleep, Cameron stamped up and down his cave, making now and then excursions into the storm to replenish his fire.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Outside the storm raged with greater violence than ever and into the cave the bitter cold penetrated, effectually neutralizing the warmth of the little fire, for the wood was hard to get and a larger fire he could not afford.
