adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
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 "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading It had been a hard and anxious ride, but Tim had won, and was keeping his promise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a hard and anxious ride, but Tim had won, and was keeping his promise.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been a hard and anxious ride, but Tim had won, and was keeping his promise.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
FaithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It had been a hard and anxious ride, but Tim had won, and was keeping his promise.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
hasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
HealernounUS /ˈhiːlər/
a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then he stepped outside and swung into his saddle.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading It had been a hard and anxious ride, but Tim had won, and was keeping his promise.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Then he stepped outside and swung into his saddle.
PioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It had been a hard and anxious ride, but Tim had won, and was keeping his promise.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
refugeenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒi/
an exile who flees for safety
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It had been a hard and anxious ride, but Tim had won, and was keeping his promise.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading Then he stepped outside and swung into his saddle.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
somehowadverbUS /ˈsʌmhaʊ/
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Then he stepped outside and swung into his saddle.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Then he stepped outside and swung into his saddle.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he stepped outside and swung into his saddle.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
Tim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been a hard and anxious ride, but Tim had won, and was keeping his promise.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night had fallen before he got to the mountains, which he and the Pioneers had seen the Faith Healer enter.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They had had four miles' start of Tim, and had ridden fiercely, and they entered the gulch into which the refugee had disappeared still two miles ahead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been a hard and anxious ride, but Tim had won, and was keeping his promise.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It had been a hard and anxious ride, but Tim had won, and was keeping his promise.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It hasn't spoiled you--being converted, has it?" he, said, and gave a quick little laugh, which somehow did more for his ancient cause with her than all he had ever said or done.
