AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Down he went again with Stacy's howls ringing in his ears.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
CAVEnounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
debrisnounUS /dəˈbriː/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
DownadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down he went again with Stacy's howls ringing in his ears.
DWELLERSnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Down he went again with Stacy's howls ringing in his ears.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Down he went again with Stacy's howls ringing in his ears.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Down he went again with Stacy's howls ringing in his ears.
HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
howlsnounUS /haʊlz/
plural of “howl” — a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Down he went again with Stacy's howls ringing in his ears.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
Kringle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
KrisnounUS /krɪs/
a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading A firm hand jerked Rector free of the debris as Kris Kringle laughing heartily hauled Ned to his feet.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Down he went again with Stacy's howls ringing in his ears.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
Stacy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Down he went again with Stacy's howls ringing in his ears.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading About this time Tad and Walter rode in, having hurried along upon hearing the disturbance in camp.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Down he went again with Stacy's howls ringing in his ears.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Down he went again with Stacy's howls ringing in his ears.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE CAVE DWELLERS Ned Rector sat up just in time to meet the wreck of the descending table.
Zepplin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the same moment Professor Zepplin had laid more violent hands on the fat boy, whom he shook until Stacy's howls lost much of their mirth.
