adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The information did not, however, seem to disturb Tom in any way.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
coilingadjectiveUS /ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
in the shape of a coil
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
demon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The information did not, however, seem to disturb Tom in any way.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The information did not, however, seem to disturb Tom in any way.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The information did not, however, seem to disturb Tom in any way.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading The information did not, however, seem to disturb Tom in any way.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
pointernounUS /ˈpɔɪntər/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
Sasassa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The information did not, however, seem to disturb Tom in any way.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
slatyadjective
of the color of slate or granite
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading The information did not, however, seem to disturb Tom in any way.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The information did not, however, seem to disturb Tom in any way.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He merely remarked, “It’s the moon, not the thing, that has shifted;” and coiling himself up, went to sleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By early dawn we were both up, and gazing along our pointer at the cliff; but we could make out nothing save the one dead, monotonous, slaty surface, rougher perhaps at the part we were examining than elsewhere, but otherwise presenting nothing remarkable.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Not always in the same place, though; for after supper, when I glanced along the sights to have another look at it, it was nowhere to be seen.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Well, sir, we kindled a fire, and had supper with the Sasassa demon’s eye rolling and glowing in front of us the whole night through.
