adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
cacklingverbUS /ˈkækəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “cackle” — talk or utter in a cackling manner
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
deterredverbUS /dɪˈtɜːrd/
inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
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 We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
FournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
Fritz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fritz and I sprang up, and seizing our guns rushed out.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Fritz and I sprang up, and seizing our guns rushed out.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Fritz and I sprang up, and seizing our guns rushed out.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
jackals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fritz and I sprang up, and seizing our guns rushed out.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading Fritz and I sprang up, and seizing our guns rushed out.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading Fritz and I sprang up, and seizing our guns rushed out.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Fritz and I sprang up, and seizing our guns rushed out.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There we found a desperate combat going on; our gallant dogs, surrounded by a dozen or more large jackals, were fighting bravely.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fritz and I sprang up, and seizing our guns rushed out.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Four of their opponents lay dead, but the others were in no way deterred by the fate of their comrades.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The sun was now rapidly sinking below the horizon, and the poultry, retiring for the night, warned us that we must follow their example.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading We did not, however, long enjoy this repose; a loud barking from our dogs, who were on guard outside the tent, awakened us, and the fluttering and cackling of our poultry warned us that a foe was approaching.
