adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And Jerry knew only the delight of the wet coolness on his tongue, all about his mouth, and down his throat.
Agno
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From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
Bashti
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
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 But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading And Jerry knew only the delight of the wet coolness on his tongue, all about his mouth, and down his throat.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading And Jerry knew only the delight of the wet coolness on his tongue, all about his mouth, and down his throat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural 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 As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
head-downward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
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 And Jerry knew only the delight of the wet coolness on his tongue, all about his mouth, and down his throat.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
Lamai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading And Jerry knew only the delight of the wet coolness on his tongue, all about his mouth, and down his throat.
Nalasu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And Jerry knew only the delight of the wet coolness on his tongue, all about his mouth, and down his throat.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading And Jerry knew only the delight of the wet coolness on his tongue, all about his mouth, and down his throat.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
Somo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading At the first stream pouring down between the low hills of the rising land, he paused and put Jerry down to drink.
subconsciousnessnoun
a state of mind not immediately available to consciousness
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, in his subconsciousness was being planted the impression that, kinder than Lamai, than Agno, than Bashti, this was the kindest black he had encountered in Somo.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading And Jerry knew only the delight of the wet coolness on his tongue, all about his mouth, and down his throat.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading And Jerry knew only the delight of the wet coolness on his tongue, all about his mouth, and down his throat.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading And Jerry knew only the delight of the wet coolness on his tongue, all about his mouth, and down his throat.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But, unlike the boy Lamai, who had known no better, the old man did not carry Jerry all the way to his house.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As blind Nalasu slowly plodded away, with one hand tapping the path before him and with the other carrying Jerry head-downward suspended by his tied legs, Jerry heard a sudden increase in the wild howling of the dogs as the killing began and they realized that death was upon them.
