AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
BrownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "What's that?" whispered Stacy Brown, reaching from his cot and grasping Tad Butler by the shoulder.
buffetedadjectiveUS /bəˈfeɪd/
pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading "What's that?" whispered Stacy Brown, reaching from his cot and grasping Tad Butler by the shoulder.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
chins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
CloseadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
CONFLICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading "What's that?" whispered Stacy Brown, reaching from his cot and grasping Tad Butler by the shoulder.
cotsnounUS /kɑːts/
plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
DESPERATEadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
flashverbUS /flæʃ/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading "What's that?" whispered Stacy Brown, reaching from his cot and grasping Tad Butler by the shoulder.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What's that?" whispered Stacy Brown, reaching from his cot and grasping Tad Butler by the shoulder.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading "What's that?" whispered Stacy Brown, reaching from his cot and grasping Tad Butler by the shoulder.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
RidersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "What's that?" whispered Stacy Brown, reaching from his cot and grasping Tad Butler by the shoulder.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
Stacy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that?" whispered Stacy Brown, reaching from his cot and grasping Tad Butler by the shoulder.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading "What's that?" whispered Stacy Brown, reaching from his cot and grasping Tad Butler by the shoulder.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Pony Riders stirred restlessly on their cots and tucked the blankets up under their chins.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Close upon the first report followed another and louder one, that sent a distinct tremor through the mountain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was followed after an interval by a low rumble of distant thunder that buffeted itself from peak to peak of the Rockies.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that?" whispered Stacy Brown, reaching from his cot and grasping Tad Butler by the shoulder.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "What's that?" whispered Stacy Brown, reaching from his cot and grasping Tad Butler by the shoulder.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading IN A DESPERATE CONFLICT A sudden bright flash lighted up the camp, throwing the little white tents into hold relief against the sombre background of the mountains.
