adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It was the boat canvas," answered Whopper.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "It was the boat canvas," answered Whopper.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading "It was the boat canvas," answered Whopper.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The rain was coming down in veritable sheets and the water was running into the lake in hundreds of rivulets.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The rain was coming down in veritable sheets and the water was running into the lake in hundreds of rivulets.
GIANTnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The rain was coming down in veritable sheets and the water was running into the lake in hundreds of rivulets.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rain was coming down in veritable sheets and the water was running into the lake in hundreds of rivulets.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The rain was coming down in veritable sheets and the water was running into the lake in hundreds of rivulets.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was the boat canvas," answered Whopper.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Looked like a sail."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
LookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Looked like a sail."
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
MASKALONGE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain was coming down in veritable sheets and the water was running into the lake in hundreds of rivulets.
rivulets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rain was coming down in veritable sheets and the water was running into the lake in hundreds of rivulets.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The rain was coming down in veritable sheets and the water was running into the lake in hundreds of rivulets.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "Looked like a sail."
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The rain was coming down in veritable sheets and the water was running into the lake in hundreds of rivulets.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
tornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading The rain was coming down in veritable sheets and the water was running into the lake in hundreds of rivulets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The rain was coming down in veritable sheets and the water was running into the lake in hundreds of rivulets.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading "There goes something!" screamed Giant, as he caught sight of an object whirling over their heads.
WhoppernounUS /ˈwɑːpər/
a gross untruth; a blatant lie
From this reading "It was the boat canvas," answered Whopper.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading GIANT AND THE MASKALONGE The wind was making such a noise that little more could be said, and as the tornado increased all of the boys threw themselves on the ground, between a number of low bushes close to the lake shore.
