adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Simply a continuation," said Vernon.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He is not so prehensile as he should be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He probably in extremity relies on the tail that has been docked.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading "Simply a continuation," said Vernon.
Crossjay's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
dockedverbUS /dɑːkt/
past form of “dock” — come into dock
From this reading He probably in extremity relies on the tail that has been docked.
EFFORTnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading He probably in extremity relies on the tail that has been docked.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
FREEDOMnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He probably in extremity relies on the tail that has been docked.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is not so prehensile as he should be.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He probably in extremity relies on the tail that has been docked.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is not so prehensile as he should be.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He is not so prehensile as he should be.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
prehensileadjective
adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object
From this reading "He is not so prehensile as he should be.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He probably in extremity relies on the tail that has been docked.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
reliesverbUS /rɪˈlaɪz/
third-person singular of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading He probably in extremity relies on the tail that has been docked.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Simply a continuation," said Vernon.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "He is not so prehensile as he should be.
SimplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading "Simply a continuation," said Vernon.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "He is not so prehensile as he should be.
SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
tailnounUS /teɪl/
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading He probably in extremity relies on the tail that has been docked.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT AFTER FREEDOM Crossjay's accident was only another proof, as Vernon told Miss Dale, that the boy was but half monkey.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Something fresh?" she exclaimed on seeing him brought into the Hall, where she had just arrived.
