adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A mile beyond these things a thin film of smoke clouded the sky.
Billinger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
BleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
blisteredverbUS /ˈblɪstərd/
past form of “blister” — get blistered
From this reading As the jigger stopped Philip jumped from his seat and held out a blistered hand.
blondadjectiveUS /blɑːnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
CloseadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close to the station, fastened to posts, were two saddlehorses.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading A mile beyond these things a thin film of smoke clouded the sky.
crisped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
English-red
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Close to the station, fastened to posts, were two saddlehorses.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading A mile beyond these things a thin film of smoke clouded the sky.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
Gunn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As the jigger stopped Philip jumped from his seat and held out a blistered hand.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As the jigger stopped Philip jumped from his seat and held out a blistered hand.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
jiggernoun
a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey
From this reading As the jigger stopped Philip jumped from his seat and held out a blistered hand.
jumpedverbUS /dʒʌmpt/
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As the jigger stopped Philip jumped from his seat and held out a blistered hand.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
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 It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile beyond these things a thin film of smoke clouded the sky.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
mustachesnounUS /ˈmʌstæʃɪz/
plural of “mustache” — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Close to the station, fastened to posts, were two saddlehorses.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
saddlehorses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Close to the station, fastened to posts, were two saddlehorses.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
searedadjectiveUS /sɪrd/
having the surface burned quickly with intense heat
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading As the jigger stopped Philip jumped from his seat and held out a blistered hand.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A mile beyond these things a thin film of smoke clouded the sky.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading A mile beyond these things a thin film of smoke clouded the sky.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
StationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As the jigger stopped Philip jumped from his seat and held out a blistered hand.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A mile beyond these things a thin film of smoke clouded the sky.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading A mile beyond these things a thin film of smoke clouded the sky.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A mile beyond these things a thin film of smoke clouded the sky.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Close to the station, fastened to posts, were two saddlehorses.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Close to the station, fastened to posts, were two saddlehorses.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
unpaintedadjectiveUS /ənˈpeɪntɪd/
not having makeup on
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the sun was rising in a burning August glare over the edge of the parched prairie, Philip saw ahead of him the unpainted board shanty that was called Bleak House Station, and a few moments later he saw a man run out into the middle of the track and stare down at him from under the shade of his hands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Close to the station, fastened to posts, were two saddlehorses.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading It was Billinger, his English-red face as white as he had left Gunn's, his shirt in rags, arms bare, and his tremendous blond mustaches crisped and seared by fire.
