adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading “Come on in,” he called, with a trace of impatience born of his weariness and hunger.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Come on in,” he called, with a trace of impatience born of his weariness and hunger.
Chubnoun
European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on in,” he called, with a trace of impatience born of his weariness and hunger.
Conroy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Come on in,” he called, with a trace of impatience born of his weariness and hunger.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading “Come on in,” he called, with a trace of impatience born of his weariness and hunger.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading “Come on in,” he called, with a trace of impatience born of his weariness and hunger.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
lanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “Thank you, no.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on in,” he called, with a trace of impatience born of his weariness and hunger.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
ranch-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
RowdynounUS /ˈraʊdi/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
squatverbUS /skwɑːt/
sit on one's heels
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank you, no.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading “Come on in,” he called, with a trace of impatience born of his weariness and hunger.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading “Come on in,” he called, with a trace of impatience born of his weariness and hunger.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he turned to close the gate after Miss Conroy he found her standing still in the lane.
whoopverbUS /wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading Rowdy gave an exultant little whoop and made for the gate, leaned and swung it open and rode through, dragging Chub after him by main strength, as usual.
wind-tortured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The storm lifted suddenly, as storms have a way of doing, and a low, squat ranch-house stood dimly revealed against the bleak expanse of wind-tortured prairie.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Come on in,” he called, with a trace of impatience born of his weariness and hunger.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Thank you, no.”
