adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I'm right, after all, Mark, you see."
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 "I'm right, after all, Mark, you see."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
BACKadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
blastedadjectiveUS /ˈblæstəd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
CONCLUSIONnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
dullyadverb
without liveliness
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
EARTHnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm right, after all, Mark, you see."
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
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 "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
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 As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "I'm right, after all, Mark, you see."
meatnounUS /miːt/
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
murmuredverbUS /ˈmɜːrmərd/
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
overburdenedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈbɜːrdənd/
heavily burdened with work or cares
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
rendingadjectiveUS /ˈrendɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I'm right, after all, Mark, you see."
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'm right, after all, Mark, you see."
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now they only accepted the fact dully, for the perils of their situation overburdened them.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
wanderersnounUS /ˈwɑːndərərz/
plural of “wanderer” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
we'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I knew we'd find the diamonds," murmured Jack, as he began to fill the pockets of his fur coat.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading As Jack had said, they needed food more than the gems, for at best the supply they had blasted out could not last long, and when that was gone where were they to get more, for there were no more cartridges, and the rending force of powder was needed to open the rocky meat.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BACK TO EARTH--CONCLUSION At any other time the discovery of such a vast store of wealth would have set the wanderers half wild with joy.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm right, after all, Mark, you see."
