adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
Archie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Led by the peasant they proceeded to the hut, which was five miles away in the hills.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A traitor had just come in and told them where Bruce had slept the night before.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A traitor had just come in and told them where Bruce had slept the night before.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
earlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Led by the peasant they proceeded to the hut, which was five miles away in the hills.
fleetnessnoun
rapidity of movement
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A traitor had just come in and told them where Bruce had slept the night before.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Led by the peasant they proceeded to the hut, which was five miles away in the hills.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
HoundnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
hutnounUS /hʌt/
temporary military shelter
From this reading Led by the peasant they proceeded to the hut, which was five miles away in the hills.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A traitor had just come in and told them where Bruce had slept the night before.
killverbUS /kɪl/
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
LednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Led by the peasant they proceeded to the hut, which was five miles away in the hills.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
men-at-arms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Led by the peasant they proceeded to the hut, which was five miles away in the hills.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A traitor had just come in and told them where Bruce had slept the night before.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Led by the peasant they proceeded to the hut, which was five miles away in the hills.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Led by the peasant they proceeded to the hut, which was five miles away in the hills.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
ReluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
RestoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading A traitor had just come in and told them where Bruce had slept the night before.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A traitor had just come in and told them where Bruce had slept the night before.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Led by the peasant they proceeded to the hut, which was five miles away in the hills.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A traitor had just come in and told them where Bruce had slept the night before.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading A traitor had just come in and told them where Bruce had slept the night before.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
unfastenedadjective
not closed or secured
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Reluctantly Archie unfastened the chain from the pole, and holding the end in his hand went round with Hector to the front of the pavilion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A traitor had just come in and told them where Bruce had slept the night before.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Led by the peasant they proceeded to the hut, which was five miles away in the hills.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Hound Restored On the third day after his arrival at the camp Archie received orders to prepare to start with the hound, with the earl and a large party of men-at-arms, in search of Bruce.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was resolved that if under the dog's guidance the party came close up with Bruce, he would kill the dog and then try to escape by fleetness of foot, though of this, as there were so many mounted men in the party, he had but slight hope.
