adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The lad's first supposition was that the redskin was waiting for him, and had seen his head as it was thrust forward and drawn back again.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
ApachesnounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
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 At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The lad's first supposition was that the redskin was waiting for him, and had seen his head as it was thrust forward and drawn back again.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
flashverbUS /flæʃ/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
Fred's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
lad's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lad's first supposition was that the redskin was waiting for him, and had seen his head as it was thrust forward and drawn back again.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
redskinnounUS /ˈredskɪn/
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading The lad's first supposition was that the redskin was waiting for him, and had seen his head as it was thrust forward and drawn back again.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The lad's first supposition was that the redskin was waiting for him, and had seen his head as it was thrust forward and drawn back again.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading The lad's first supposition was that the redskin was waiting for him, and had seen his head as it was thrust forward and drawn back again.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading The lad's first supposition was that the redskin was waiting for him, and had seen his head as it was thrust forward and drawn back again.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But delay seemed only to increase it, and, pressing close to the corner, he removed his cap and stealthily shoved his head forward until he could look along the other side.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At the first glance, he jerked back as if he had caught the flash of a rifle aimed at him, for the sight that he gazed upon was startling enough.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The lad's first supposition was that the redskin was waiting for him, and had seen his head as it was thrust forward and drawn back again.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within ten feet of him sat an Indian warrior, his knees gathered up, his back against the arch, and his head bowed as if in slumber.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fred's fear was that if any of the Apaches were near at hand they would hear the beating of his heart--so intense was his excitement and anxiety.
