Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
accustom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
arose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
arrange
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
attempted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
belief
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
blanket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
BUTTONS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HOLD UP THERE, SILVER BUTTONS!"
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
casual
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
concealed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
court-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
desertedverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
encouraged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
fact
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
fear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
felt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
figure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
footsteps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
gate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
gazed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
George
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
glance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
guards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
guerrillas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
heart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
HOLD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HOLD UP THERE, SILVER BUTTONS!"
hours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
human
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
imaginenounUS /ˈimagine/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
interfere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
leave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
matter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
moved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
much
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
noiseless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
object
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
passing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
prisoner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
proceeded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
rancho
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
see
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
seeing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
silent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
SILVER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HOLD UP THERE, SILVER BUTTONS!"
sinking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
somehow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
stand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
stoppednounUS /stopped/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
strange
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
supposed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
taken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
THERE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HOLD UP THERE, SILVER BUTTONS!"
three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
times
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the time that George had been a prisoner among the guerrillas, he had made it a point to leave the rancho two or three times during the night, his object being to accustom his guards, if he had any, to seeing him go and come at all hours.
UP
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HOLD UP THERE, SILVER BUTTONS!"
way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I can't imagine what is the matter with me," said George, to himself, as he moved to the door with noiseless footsteps, and gazed about the silent and deserted court-yard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
why
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never have been stopped while passing through that gate, and I don't see why I should stand so much in fear of being stopped to-night.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The fact that no one had ever attempted to interfere with him in any way, encouraged the belief that no one ever would interfere with him; but somehow he felt a strange sinking at his heart as he arose from his blanket and proceeded to arrange it, so that one to have taken a casual glance at it, would have supposed that it still concealed a human figure.
