adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading THE ESCAPE "Two kings," was the answer from one of the men.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
disclosingverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
eh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
ESCAPEnounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE "Two kings," was the answer from one of the men.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ESCAPE "Two kings," was the answer from one of the men.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
kingsnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE ESCAPE "Two kings," was the answer from one of the men.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE ESCAPE "Two kings," was the answer from one of the men.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
Nate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ESCAPE "Two kings," was the answer from one of the men.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ESCAPE "Two kings," was the answer from one of the men.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading "What kings?" was the query.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
Sid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE "Two kings," was the answer from one of the men.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Had luck, eh?" asked some one, and Nate replied with a grunt, at the same time asking if "grub" was ready.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE ESCAPE "Two kings," was the answer from one of the men.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ESCAPE "Two kings," was the answer from one of the men.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What kings?" was the query.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Let the kings and their subjects proceed," the unseen voice went on, and a moment later the boys found themselves in front of a sort of cave in the mountain side, from the depths of which a fire glowed, disclosing the figures and shadows of several men.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "King Nate and King Sid," replied the first named, "and they have two loyal subjects with them."
