adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
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 is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
catamountnounUS /ˈkætəmaʊnt/
short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
cavernousadjectiveUS /ˈkævərnəs/
being or suggesting a cavern
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We hastened down under the threatening sky to the saddles and the luncheon.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
drunkadjectiveUS /drʌŋk/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading We hastened down under the threatening sky to the saddles and the luncheon.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading We hastened down under the threatening sky to the saddles and the luncheon.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
rhododendrons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading We hastened down under the threatening sky to the saddles and the luncheon.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading We hastened down under the threatening sky to the saddles and the luncheon.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading We hastened down under the threatening sky to the saddles and the luncheon.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Just off from the summit, amid the rocks, is a complete arbor, or tunnel, of rhododendrons.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading We hastened down under the threatening sky to the saddles and the luncheon.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We had barely twenty minutes for our observations, when it was time to go; and had scarcely left the peak when the clouds enveloped it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading It is an exceedingly graphic narrative, and is enlivened by the statement that Big Tom had the night before drunk up all the whisky of the party which had spent the night on the summit.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This cavernous place a Western writer has made the scene of a desperate encounter between Big Tom and a catamount, or American panther, which had been caught in a trap and dragged it there, pursued by Wilson.
