AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
Cassidy
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From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
Cassidy's
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From this reading They did not hurry, for McKay had faith in Cassidy's word.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
Cragg's
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From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not hurry, for McKay had faith in Cassidy's word.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading They did not hurry, for McKay had faith in Cassidy's word.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They did not hurry, for McKay had faith in Cassidy's word.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They did not hurry, for McKay had faith in Cassidy's word.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading They did not hurry, for McKay had faith in Cassidy's word.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They did not hurry, for McKay had faith in Cassidy's word.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
JollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
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 He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
man-hunter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
McKay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They did not hurry, for McKay had faith in Cassidy's word.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not hurry, for McKay had faith in Cassidy's word.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
red-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not hurry, for McKay had faith in Cassidy's word.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A frosty mist dulled the light of the stars, but this cleared away as Jolly Roger and Peter crossed the plain between the creek and Cragg's Ridge.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And yet--what an enemy!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Jolly Roger, as the minutes passed, exultation at his achievement died away, and there filled him again the old loneliness--the loneliness which called out against the fate which had made of Cassidy an enemy instead of a friend.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They did not hurry, for McKay had faith in Cassidy's word.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew the red-headed man-hunter would not break his promise--he would wait the full two hours in Indian Tom's cabin, and another five minutes after that.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet--what an enemy!
