adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why don't you wade ashore?”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading But his voice was growing weak.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
Hey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Hey, Tobe!” yelled Tom.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his voice was growing weak.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
lumbermannounUS /ˈlʌmbərmən/
a person who fells trees
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
shoutverbUS /ʃaʊt/
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
Tobe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Hey, Tobe!” yelled Tom.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
Vanderwiller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But his voice was growing weak.
wadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading But his voice was growing weak.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But one thing was plain: the old lumberman thought himself in danger, and every once in a while he gave out a shout for help.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Just why old Toby Vanderwiller was clinging to that branch and did not try to wade ashore, neither Nan nor Tom could understand.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Hey, Tobe!” yelled Tom.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why don't you wade ashore?”
