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From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They reconnoitred a moment at the entrance, for it was a country of war.
acornsnounUS /ˈeɪkɔːrnz/
plural of “acorn” — fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They reconnoitred a moment at the entrance, for it was a country of war.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
Callixtus
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From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They reconnoitred a moment at the entrance, for it was a country of war.
cowhidenoun
leather made from the hide of a cow
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
earthenadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθən/
made of earth (or baked clay)
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading They reconnoitred a moment at the entrance, for it was a country of war.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
hingedverbUS /hɪndʒd/
past form of “hinge” — attach with a hinge
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
hogsnounUS /hɑːɡz/
plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
hutnounUS /hʌt/
temporary military shelter
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading They reconnoitred a moment at the entrance, for it was a country of war.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
oak-toppings
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From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
OutsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
PartnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
puddled
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From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
QuartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
reconnoitred
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From this reading They reconnoitred a moment at the entrance, for it was a country of war.
rottingnounUS /ˈrɑːtɪŋ/
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
swineherds
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From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They reconnoitred a moment at the entrance, for it was a country of war.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Quarters for the night,” said one, and put his shoulder to the door of oak-toppings hinged on strips of cowhide.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It had been used by swineherds, for the earthen floor was puddled by the feet of generations of hogs, and in the corner lay piles of rotting acorns.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading They reconnoitred a moment at the entrance, for it was a country of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Part 1 The little hut among the oak trees was dim in the October twilight on the evening of St. Callixtus' Day.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Outside the mist had filled the forest, and the ways were muffled with fallen leaves, so that the four men who approached the place came as stealthily as shades.
