adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you feel sure that they will attack to-night?" he asked Willet.
ATTACKnounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
Colden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you feel sure that they will attack to-night?" he asked Willet.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Do you feel sure that they will attack to-night?" he asked Willet.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you feel sure that they will attack to-night?" he asked Willet.
hooting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
LightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
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 The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
MASKEDadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
owlsnounUS /aʊlz/
plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Do you feel sure that they will attack to-night?" he asked Willet.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But the main force was always kept facing the forest, and, there, behind the logs, Colden stood with the four--Black Rifle again being outside.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you feel sure that they will attack to-night?" he asked Willet.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you feel sure that they will attack to-night?" he asked Willet.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do you feel sure that they will attack to-night?" he asked Willet.
WilletnounUS /ˈwɪlɪt/
large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts
From this reading "Do you feel sure that they will attack to-night?" he asked Willet.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE MASKED ATTACK Light clouds floated before the moon, and the surface of the lake was ruffled by a southern wind.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As no attack was anticipated from the south, the guard in that quarter was comparatively small, but it was composed, nevertheless, of good men, the boat builders mostly, but all experienced with the rifle and under the direct command of Carson.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you feel sure that they will attack to-night?" he asked Willet.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The hooting of the owls had not been repeated and the long wait had become hard upon the nerves of the young Philadelphia captain.
