adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On the way it occurred to me to ask for Lucy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
boat-key
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
cryingadjectiveUS /ˈkraɪɪŋ/
demanding attention
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the way it occurred to me to ask for Lucy.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
HollandsnounUS /ˈhɑːləndz/
gin made in the Netherlands
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the way it occurred to me to ask for Lucy.
jumpedverbUS /dʒʌmpt/
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
LucynounUS /ˈluːsi/
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading On the way it occurred to me to ask for Lucy.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
milknounUS /mɪlk/
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading On the way it occurred to me to ask for Lucy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way it occurred to me to ask for Lucy.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
pintnounUS /paɪnt/
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
SaveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he was recovered from his fright, he fetched me milk, bread, and a bottle of Hollands.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading After a greedy meal, he carried to the boat, at my order, the rest of the pint of spirits, oars, paddle, and boat-key.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He jumped up, crying, “Save us, Master Hugh!” and started to run.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a moment I had him by the arm, and quickly made him understand that I was alive, and needed food and help.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way it occurred to me to ask for Lucy.
