adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
AcrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading A moment he stood, made the sign again, and waited.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “That's peace-sign, sure as you're born!”
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading “That's peace-sign, sure as you're born!”
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
Frying-pan
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From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A moment he stood, made the sign again, and waited.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
juttingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌtɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
LucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A moment he stood, made the sign again, and waited.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment he stood, made the sign again, and waited.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
peace-sign
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
questing
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From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A moment he stood, made the sign again, and waited.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
silhouettedverbUS /ˌsɪləˈwetɪd/
past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “That's peace-sign, sure as you're born!”
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That's peace-sign, sure as you're born!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Across the Frying-pan an Indian stood boldly out upon a jutting point of rock and raised a hand in the sweeping upward motion of the peace-sign.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading A moment he stood, made the sign again, and waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Luck cried breathlessly, and went scrambling through the bushes to where he might stand in the open, on the very rim of the basin.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The questing bullets that came seeking for bone and flesh among the rocks and bushes came no more when the signal was passed from those who saw to those farther back who could not see the figure silhouetted against the brilliant blue of the sky.
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That's peace-sign, sure as you're born!”
