AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I'd give a good round sum to be back with our party," he thought, as he pushed his way through the jungle.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'd give a good round sum to be back with our party," he thought, as he pushed his way through the jungle.
beastsnounUS /biːsts/
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
cave-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I'd give a good round sum to be back with our party," he thought, as he pushed his way through the jungle.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'd give a good round sum to be back with our party," he thought, as he pushed his way through the jungle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
JunglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
ocelots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "I'd give a good round sum to be back with our party," he thought, as he pushed his way through the jungle.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading "I'd give a good round sum to be back with our party," he thought, as he pushed his way through the jungle.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
quicksandsnounUS /ˈkwɪksændz/
plural of “quicksand” — a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "I'd give a good round sum to be back with our party," he thought, as he pushed his way through the jungle.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading "I'd give a good round sum to be back with our party," he thought, as he pushed his way through the jungle.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I'd give a good round sum to be back with our party," he thought, as he pushed his way through the jungle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading "I must get away from this vicinity," thought our hero, and at last started off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Night in the Jungle It was a good quarter of an hour before Jack felt like making another move.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I'd give a good round sum to be back with our party," he thought, as he pushed his way through the jungle.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He scarcely knew in what direction to turn, for the running away of his pony and his adventures with the wild beasts and in the quicksands had completely bewildered him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he lay on the log he kept a lookout for the ocelots, but neither of the beasts appeared, the larger having gone to the cave-like opening to learn what was the matter with its mate.
