adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
burnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
camp-fire
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From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading “It's a custom that Mr. Soot Simpson showed me, and I like it very much.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It's a custom that Mr. Soot Simpson showed me, and I like it very much.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “It's a custom that Mr. Soot Simpson showed me, and I like it very much.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
maat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It's a custom that Mr. Soot Simpson showed me, and I like it very much.
MickeynounUS /ˈmɪki/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “It's a custom that Mr. Soot Simpson showed me, and I like it very much.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “It's a custom that Mr. Soot Simpson showed me, and I like it very much.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
palatenounUS /ˈpælət/
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
pepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
saltnounUS /sɔːlt/
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “It's a custom that Mr. Soot Simpson showed me, and I like it very much.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading “It's a custom that Mr. Soot Simpson showed me, and I like it very much.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
SootnounUS /sʊt/
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
From this reading “It's a custom that Mr. Soot Simpson showed me, and I like it very much.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As it flamed up and the cheerful light forced the oppressive gloom back from around them, both felt a corresponding rise in spirits.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “It's a custom that Mr. Soot Simpson showed me, and I like it very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It was lucky that I brought along that maat,” remarked Mickey, as he produced the venison, already cooked and prepared for the palate.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading When they reached the camp-fire, it had burned so low that they threw on considerable more wood before sitting down to their lunch.
worryverbUS /ˈwɜːri/
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You note that the maat would be a great deal better if we had some salt and pepper, or if we could keep it a few days till it got tender; but, as it is, I think we'll worry it down.”
