adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading During the hours of afternoon, and these moonlit hours that followed, he tried to understand.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an answering whimper in his throat.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading There was an answering whimper in his throat.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his scraggly face did not look up.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
Cragg's
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From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But his scraggly face did not look up.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the hours of afternoon, and these moonlit hours that followed, he tried to understand.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But his scraggly face did not look up.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading During the hours of afternoon, and these moonlit hours that followed, he tried to understand.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During the hours of afternoon, and these moonlit hours that followed, he tried to understand.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was an answering whimper in his throat.
jutted
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From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But his scraggly face did not look up.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
McKay
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From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading During the hours of afternoon, and these moonlit hours that followed, he tried to understand.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
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 From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
scragglyadjectiveUS /ˈskræɡli/
ragged, thin, or untidy in appearance
From this reading But his scraggly face did not look up.
sensingnounUS /ˈsensɪŋ/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During the hours of afternoon, and these moonlit hours that followed, he tried to understand.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading He had been slow in sensing the significance of the mysterious thing that had changed his old home since months ago.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading There was an answering whimper in his throat.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading During the hours of afternoon, and these moonlit hours that followed, he tried to understand.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading During the hours of afternoon, and these moonlit hours that followed, he tried to understand.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But his scraggly face did not look up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
whimperverbUS /ˈwɪmpər/
cry weakly or softly
From this reading There was an answering whimper in his throat.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading From the cabin McKay went first to the great rock that jutted from the broken shoulder of Cragg's Ridge, and as they stood there Peter heard the strange something that was like a laugh, and yet was not a laugh, on his master's lips.
