AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "All is well, Oosimisk," he said quietly, speaking in Cree.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are safely away, and will not be caught.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "They are safely away, and will not be caught.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They are safely away, and will not be caught.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "They are safely away, and will not be caught.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
CreenounUS /kriː/
a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading "All is well, Oosimisk," he said quietly, speaking in Cree.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
fear-written
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/
a long fixed look
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All is well, Oosimisk," he said quietly, speaking in Cree.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
LeafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
Missioner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They are safely away, and will not be caught.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
Oosimisk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
pawsnounUS /pɔːz/
plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
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 slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading "All is well, Oosimisk," he said quietly, speaking in Cree.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "They are safely away, and will not be caught.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All is well, Oosimisk," he said quietly, speaking in Cree.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "All is well, Oosimisk," he said quietly, speaking in Cree.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are safely away, and will not be caught.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading In the old Missioner's face came a trembling smile and a look of triumph as he read the fear-written question in her steady gaze.
waxenadjective
made of or covered with wax
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
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 "All is well, Oosimisk," he said quietly, speaking in Cree.
whimpered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
whined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Oosimisk, the Leaf Bud, stood like a statue, with her wide, dark eyes staring at Father John, but scarcely seeming to breathe.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "They are safely away, and will not be caught.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A slow illumination filled the cabin, first the yellow flare of a match and then the light of a lamp, and as Father John's waxen face grew out of the darkness Peter whimpered and whined and scratched with, his paws at the closed door.
