adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
ain't
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From this reading "This here's the place, boys--the shack ain't fifty yards away."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "This here's the place, boys--the shack ain't fifty yards away."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
BENnounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "This here's the place, boys--the shack ain't fifty yards away."
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading The trail came through the brush at the rear, and he heard Lee say:
Burrell
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From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
crackleverbUS /ˈkrækəl/
make a crackling sound
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "This here's the place, boys--the shack ain't fifty yards away."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The trail came through the brush at the rear, and he heard Lee say:
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
here's
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From this reading "This here's the place, boys--the shack ain't fifty yards away."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
how
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From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading The trail came through the brush at the rear, and he heard Lee say:
LieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
LikelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
MAGICnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "This here's the place, boys--the shack ain't fifty yards away."
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The trail came through the brush at the rear, and he heard Lee say:
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
sauntered
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From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading The trail came through the brush at the rear, and he heard Lee say:
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading "This here's the place, boys--the shack ain't fifty yards away."
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
STARKadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The trail came through the brush at the rear, and he heard Lee say:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The trail came through the brush at the rear, and he heard Lee say:
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
UncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE MAGIC OF BEN STARK Before the party came in sight, the sound of their voices reached the cabin, and Burrell rose nervously and sauntered to the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Likely looking gulch," Gale was heard to reply, in his deep tones--there was a crackle of dead brush, a sound as of a man tripping and falling heavily, then oaths in a voice that made the Lieutenant start.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Uncertain how this affair might terminate, he chose to get first look at his enemies, if they should prove to be such, realizing the advantage that goes to a man who stands squarely on both feet.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "This here's the place, boys--the shack ain't fifty yards away."
