adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
CommonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
GriefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
Mahtoree
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From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are.
PawneenounUS /ˈpɔːˈniː/
a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
TearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
TetonsnounUS /ˈtiːtənz/
plural of “teton” — a member of the large western branch of Sioux people which was made up of several groups that lived on the plains
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
weepingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːpɪŋ/
showing sorrow
From this reading I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading So soon as Mahtoree found that the other had stopped within reach of him, he stretched forth his arm, and laying a hand upon the shoulder of the attentive old man, he stood regarding him, a minute, with eyes that seemed willing to penetrate the recesses of his most secret thoughts.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When within twenty feet of the prisoners, the Tetons stopped, and their leader made a sign to the old man to draw nigh.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But I have that honourable Grief lodged here, which burns worse than Tears drown —Shakespeare.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The trapper obeyed, quitting the young Pawnee with a significant look, which was received, as it was meant, for an additional pledge that he would never forget his promise.
