adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
baggage-cart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
Diego
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
Kim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
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 Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
MavericksnounUS /ˈmævərɪks/
plural of “maverick” — someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
orpimentnounUS /ˈɔːrpəmənt/
a yellow mineral occurring in conjunction with realgar; an ore of arsenic
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
playmatesnounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪts/
plural of “playmate” — a companion at play
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
resting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
side-road
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
SongnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
TennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
tradedverbUS /ˈtreɪdɪd/
past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
trudgingverbUS /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
Umballa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
ValdeznounUS /vælˈdez/
a port on Alaska's southern coast from which oil is shipped to markets around the world
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He discovered that he was closely watched—Father Victor on the one side, and Mr Bennett on the other.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
Whenas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now I remember comrades— Old playmates on new seas— Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading _Song of Diego Valdez._ Very early in the morning the white tents came down and disappeared as the Mavericks took a side-road to Umballa.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It did not skirt the resting-place, and Kim, trudging beside a baggage-cart under fire of comments from soldiers’ wives, was not so confident as overnight.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Ten thousand leagues to southward, And thirty years removed— They knew not noble Valdez, But me they knew and loved.
