alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
brightenverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sleep of the fugitives lasted for several hours.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The sleep of the fugitives lasted for several hours.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The sleep of the fugitives lasted for several hours.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
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From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The sleep of the fugitives lasted for several hours.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sleep of the fugitives lasted for several hours.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
RisingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
SaveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading —Save you, sir.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The sleep of the fugitives lasted for several hours.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading —Shakespeare.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading —Save you, sir.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The sleep of the fugitives lasted for several hours.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sleep of the fugitives lasted for several hours.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trapper was the first to shake off its influence, as he had been the last to court its refreshment.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rising, just as the grey light of day began to brighten that portion of the studded vault which rested on the eastern margin of the plain, he summoned his companions from their warm lairs, and pointed out the necessity of their being once more on the alert.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading —Save you, sir.
