AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
APPEARANCEnounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had fallen back to the edge of the clearing, and knew not what to do.
barksnounUS /bɑːrks/
plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
beastnounUS /biːst/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
buttverbUS /bʌt/
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
catamountnounUS /ˈkætəmaʊnt/
short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading She had fallen back to the edge of the clearing, and knew not what to do.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading "Oh! if I had only learned to use a gun!" gasped the distracted girl.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had fallen back to the edge of the clearing, and knew not what to do.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading She had fallen back to the edge of the clearing, and knew not what to do.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading She had fallen back to the edge of the clearing, and knew not what to do.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
Fielding's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
gaspedverbUS /ɡæspt/
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Oh! if I had only learned to use a gun!" gasped the distracted girl.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading "Oh! if I had only learned to use a gun!" gasped the distracted girl.
gunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Oh! if I had only learned to use a gun!" gasped the distracted girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had fallen back to the edge of the clearing, and knew not what to do.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh! if I had only learned to use a gun!" gasped the distracted girl.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh! if I had only learned to use a gun!" gasped the distracted girl.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She had fallen back to the edge of the clearing, and knew not what to do.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "Oh! if I had only learned to use a gun!" gasped the distracted girl.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had fallen back to the edge of the clearing, and knew not what to do.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! if I had only learned to use a gun!" gasped the distracted girl.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh! if I had only learned to use a gun!" gasped the distracted girl.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
Reno'snounUS /ˈriːnoʊz/
possessive form of “reno” — a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading She feared desperately for Reno's safety; but for the moment did not know what she might do to help the faithful beast.
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had fallen back to the edge of the clearing, and knew not what to do.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
squallingadjective
characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN APPEARANCE AND A DISAPPEARANCE The dog's snapping barks and the squalling of the catamount stilled every other sound to Ruth Fielding's ears.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading "Oh! if I had only learned to use a gun!" gasped the distracted girl.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had fallen back to the edge of the clearing, and knew not what to do.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She tripped upon a branch and fell to her knees, and the butt of the rifle which she had clung to, struck her sharply in the side.
