adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Applehead looked behind him, studied the new formation of their enemy, and scowled in puzzlement.
Applehead
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From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What's this new move signify, boss?” he asked, tilting his head backward.
Avery
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From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading “What's this new move signify, boss?” he asked, tilting his head backward.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Applehead looked behind him, studied the new formation of their enemy, and scowled in puzzlement.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “What's this new move signify, boss?” he asked, tilting his head backward.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “What they spreading out like that for, when they're outa easy rifle range?”
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading Applehead looked behind him, studied the new formation of their enemy, and scowled in puzzlement.
fanwise
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From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What they spreading out like that for, when they're outa easy rifle range?”
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Applehead looked behind him, studied the new formation of their enemy, and scowled in puzzlement.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “What's this new move signify, boss?” he asked, tilting his head backward.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Applehead looked behind him, studied the new formation of their enemy, and scowled in puzzlement.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “What they spreading out like that for, when they're outa easy rifle range?”
LiteadjectiveUS /laɪt/
having relatively few calories
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Applehead looked behind him, studied the new formation of their enemy, and scowled in puzzlement.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “What's this new move signify, boss?” he asked, tilting his head backward.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “What's this new move signify, boss?” he asked, tilting his head backward.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Applehead looked behind him, studied the new formation of their enemy, and scowled in puzzlement.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
outa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What they spreading out like that for, when they're outa easy rifle range?”
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
puzzlementnounUS /ˈpʌzəlmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Applehead looked behind him, studied the new formation of their enemy, and scowled in puzzlement.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading “What they spreading out like that for, when they're outa easy rifle range?”
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading “What they spreading out like that for, when they're outa easy rifle range?”
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading Applehead looked behind him, studied the new formation of their enemy, and scowled in puzzlement.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading “What's this new move signify, boss?” he asked, tilting his head backward.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Applehead looked behind him, studied the new formation of their enemy, and scowled in puzzlement.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Applehead looked behind him, studied the new formation of their enemy, and scowled in puzzlement.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What they spreading out like that for, when they're outa easy rifle range?”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What's this new move signify, boss?” he asked, tilting his head backward.
tiltingverbUS /ˈtɪltɪŋ/
-ing form of “tilt” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading “What's this new move signify, boss?” he asked, tilting his head backward.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lite Avery, turning to look back as they galloped up a long slope so gradual in its rise that it seemed almost level, counted just fourteen Indians spreading out fanwise in pursuit.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What they spreading out like that for, when they're outa easy rifle range?”
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What's this new move signify, boss?” he asked, tilting his head backward.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “What they spreading out like that for, when they're outa easy rifle range?”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading He turned to Applehead with the quiet deference in his manner that had won the old man's firm friendship.
