adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
Allan
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From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading My good horse is not only lost, but I may be lost also through him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
assureverbUS /əˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
AUN
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From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My good horse is not only lost, but I may be lost also through him.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "I hope that's the worst, for this place may soon become too hot for me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
BreathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Breath was just knocked right out of me," he muttered.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My good horse is not only lost, but I may be lost also through him.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
ConfederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
crannynounUS /ˈkræni/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading My good horse is not only lost, but I may be lost also through him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My good horse is not only lost, but I may be lost also through him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope that's the worst, for this place may soon become too hot for me.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading My good horse is not only lost, but I may be lost also through him.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "I hope that's the worst, for this place may soon become too hot for me.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope that's the worst, for this place may soon become too hot for me.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My good horse is not only lost, but I may be lost also through him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
JINKEY'S
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From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "Breath was just knocked right out of me," he muttered.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "Breath was just knocked right out of me," he muttered.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading My good horse is not only lost, but I may be lost also through him.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I hope that's the worst, for this place may soon become too hot for me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Breath was just knocked right out of me," he muttered.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
mutteredverbUS /ˈmʌtərd/
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Breath was just knocked right out of me," he muttered.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My good horse is not only lost, but I may be lost also through him.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My good horse is not only lost, but I may be lost also through him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading My good horse is not only lost, but I may be lost also through him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Breath was just knocked right out of me," he muttered.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I hope that's the worst, for this place may soon become too hot for me.
POLICYnounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Breath was just knocked right out of me," he muttered.
Scoville
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From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading "I hope that's the worst, for this place may soon become too hot for me.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope that's the worst, for this place may soon become too hot for me.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I hope that's the worst, for this place may soon become too hot for me.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I hope that's the worst, for this place may soon become too hot for me.
UnionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading AUN' JINKEY'S POLICY Allan Scoville, for such was the Union soldier's name, fully realized that he was in the enemy's country as he watched through a cranny in the cabin the shadowy forms of the Confederates file past.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Every bone in his body ached as if it had been broken, and more than once he moved his arms and legs to assure himself that they were whole.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "I hope that's the worst, for this place may soon become too hot for me.
