adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
BLOODnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not let go of his revolver.
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From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Damn the dog!" cried Cleggett, going down.
DamnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading "Damn the dog!" cried Cleggett, going down.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not let go of his revolver.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Damn the dog!" cried Cleggett, going down.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Damn the dog!" cried Cleggett, going down.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But he did not let go of his revolver.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Damn the dog!" cried Cleggett, going down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he did not let go of his revolver.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
leapedverbUS /lept/
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But he did not let go of his revolver.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not let go of his revolver.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
PomeraniannounUS /ˌpɑːmərˈeɪniən/
breed of very small compact long-haired dogs of the spitz type
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
ratnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading But he did not let go of his revolver.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But the fall probably saved his life, for as he spoke two pistol shots rang out simultaneously from the forward part of the hold.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading FIRST BLOOD FOR CLEGGETT As his feet struck the top of the rubbish heap in the hold of the vessel, Cleggett stumbled and staggered forward.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
yelpingnounUS /ˈjelpɪŋ/
a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
From this reading Perhaps he would not have fallen, but the Pomeranian, which had leaped into the hold after him, yelping like a terrier at a rat hunt, ran between his legs and tripped him.
