adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
carousenounUS /kərˈaʊz/
revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading A settler heard a shot fired not long after.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
gibbered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
killverbUS /kɪl/
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
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 In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
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 A settler heard a shot fired not long after.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A settler heard a shot fired not long after.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
phosphorescentadjective
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
prattledverbUS /ˈprætəld/
past form of “prattle” — speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
Quick's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
red-skin-and
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
settlernounUS /ˈsetələr/
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading A settler heard a shot fired not long after.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A settler heard a shot fired not long after.
skullsnounUS /skʌlz/
plural of “skull” — the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
socketsnounUS /ˈsɑːkəts/
plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
tauntsnounUS /tɔːnts/
plural of “taunt” — aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Next day a neighbor passing Tom Quick's cabin tapped at the door, and, receiving no answer, pushed it open and entered.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
war-path
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading On returning to the cabin after a carouse he declared that he had heard voices, that the skulls gibbered and cracked their teeth together as if mocking his weakness, and that a phosphorescent glare shone through the sockets of their eyes.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In his cups he prattled his secret, and soon the whole country knew that he was under oath to kill a red-skin-and the country laughed at him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On a certain day it was reported that a band of Indians had been seen in the neighborhood, and what with drink and the taunts of his friends, he was impelled to take his rifle and set out once more on the war-path.
