adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He was puzzled, too, by the odd actions of the humans about him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
Burntwood
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From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was puzzled, too, by the odd actions of the humans about him.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
FEELverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
FollowingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
humansnounUS /ˈhjuːmənz/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading He was puzzled, too, by the odd actions of the humans about him.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
NadanounUS /ˈnɑːdɑː/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading He was puzzled, too, by the odd actions of the humans about him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
overseeingverbUS /ˈoʊvərsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “oversee” — watch and direct
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
Pashkokogon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
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 Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He was puzzled, too, by the odd actions of the humans about him.
rousedverbUS /raʊzd/
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day following their arrival in the Pashkokogon country his master seemed to have forgotten him entirely.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was puzzled, too, by the odd actions of the humans about him.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not so much a thing of physical happening, but more the mysterious FEEL of something impending and very near.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Following this day Peter was observant of a strange excitement in the cabin on the Burntwood.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Nada who noticed him, but even she was different; and Father John went about, overseeing two Indians whom he kept very busy, his pale, thin face luminous with an anticipation which roused Peter's curiosity, and kept him watchful.
