adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
Ahoy
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From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The detective approached the group of men standing outside and inquired:
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
glim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Hello, what's going on here?"
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, what's going on here?"
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Hello, what's going on here?"
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The detective approached the group of men standing outside and inquired:
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
mutteredverbUS /ˈmʌtərd/
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
new-comer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hello, what's going on here?"
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
Pearce's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The men crowded around the new-comer, and glared in his face, and one of the men called out, "Ahoy there, bring a glim here, quick!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
transpiringadjectiveUS /trænˈspaɪərɪŋ/
that is passing through
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hello, what's going on here?"
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The detective had just completed his change in appearance, when he was startled by hearing a shrill piercing scream in a female voice from the direction of Tom Pearce's cabin.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "As I feared!" he muttered, and he walked rapidly toward the cabin, and approaching, he saw an excited group of men standing outside, while something of a more ordinary character appeared to be transpiring beneath the humble roof.
