adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Voices were heard approaching.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
BoysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
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 "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
CONCLUSIONnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Voices were heard approaching.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
HurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
Phipps's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading CONCLUSION Before the Pony Rider Boys had an opportunity to voice their astonishment, Rose held up a hand for silence.
VoicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Voices were heard approaching.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Phipps's hat was knocked off by the low archway, but not realizing the loss of it, he did not stop.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Voices were heard approaching.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As they entered the second chamber, which was even more brightly lighted than the one they had just left, they heard the sound of water, but were unable to locate the stream which they knew must be near by.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Hurry, hurry!" she whispered excitedly, leading the way through a low, narrow opening into another part of the cave.
