adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When he was older and they had returned to Kanjanaburi on a two-hour train ride, Kazem refused to allow him in stagnant waters.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading He was just a boy then but one who owed his life to his brother.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He was just a boy then but one who owed his life to his brother.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was just a boy then but one who owed his life to his brother.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
ChildlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
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 Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
firecrackersnounUS /ˈfaɪərkrækərz/
plural of “firecracker” — firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
Jatupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He was just a boy then but one who owed his life to his brother.
Kanjanaburi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
Kazem
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From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was just a boy then but one who owed his life to his brother.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading When he was older and they had returned to Kanjanaburi on a two-hour train ride, Kazem refused to allow him in stagnant waters.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was just a boy then but one who owed his life to his brother.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading He was just a boy then but one who owed his life to his brother.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading When he was older and they had returned to Kanjanaburi on a two-hour train ride, Kazem refused to allow him in stagnant waters.
resurrectedverbUS /ˌrezərˈektɪd/
past form of “resurrect” — cause to become alive again
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When he was older and they had returned to Kanjanaburi on a two-hour train ride, Kazem refused to allow him in stagnant waters.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When he was older and they had returned to Kanjanaburi on a two-hour train ride, Kazem refused to allow him in stagnant waters.
sludgenounUS /slʌdʒ/
the precipitate produced by sewage treatment
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
stagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading When he was older and they had returned to Kanjanaburi on a two-hour train ride, Kazem refused to allow him in stagnant waters.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was older and they had returned to Kanjanaburi on a two-hour train ride, Kazem refused to allow him in stagnant waters.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
togethernessnounUS /təˈɡeðərnəs/
affectionate closeness
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading When he was older and they had returned to Kanjanaburi on a two-hour train ride, Kazem refused to allow him in stagnant waters.
two-hour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he was older and they had returned to Kanjanaburi on a two-hour train ride, Kazem refused to allow him in stagnant waters.
wadingnounUS /ˈweɪdɪŋ/
walking with your feet in shallow water
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Childlike, Jatupon had assumed that togetherness, firecrackers, celebration, and the proud moment of that manly initiation of cold beer (not that it was his first) to be the ending of negative events.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The day had resurrected him the way Kazem had once pulled him out of the lake on the outskirts of the city, Kanjanaburi.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was wading then in gradually deepening waters when the sludge beneath his feet suddenly dipped and he was thrust off the precipice into a watery abyss.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was just a boy then but one who owed his life to his brother.
