adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was wet and very cold, and, as he arose, he shivered in a chill.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was quite sure that he had not been unconscious long, as the appearance of the sky was unchanged.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He was wet and very cold, and, as he arose, he shivered in a chill.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was wet and very cold, and, as he arose, he shivered in a chill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading He was wet and very cold, and, as he arose, he shivered in a chill.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He was wet and very cold, and, as he arose, he shivered in a chill.
decreaseverbUS /dɪˈkriːs/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
greatcoatnoun
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was wet and very cold, and, as he arose, he shivered in a chill.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was quite sure that he had not been unconscious long, as the appearance of the sky was unchanged.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
MEETINGnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was quite sure that he had not been unconscious long, as the appearance of the sky was unchanged.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was quite sure that he had not been unconscious long, as the appearance of the sky was unchanged.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
pouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was quite sure that he had not been unconscious long, as the appearance of the sky was unchanged.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading He was wet and very cold, and, as he arose, he shivered in a chill.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He was quite sure that he had not been unconscious long, as the appearance of the sky was unchanged.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was quite sure that he had not been unconscious long, as the appearance of the sky was unchanged.
swordnounUS /sɔːrd/
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading He was quite sure that he had not been unconscious long, as the appearance of the sky was unchanged.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading He was quite sure that he had not been unconscious long, as the appearance of the sky was unchanged.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He was wet and very cold, and, as he arose, he shivered in a chill.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He was wet and very cold, and, as he arose, he shivered in a chill.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The pistols, the ammunition and the sword were in his belt, and he believed that the ammunition, fastened securely in a pouch, was dry, though he would look into that later.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The greatcoat was still wrapped about his body, and although it was soaked he always believed, nevertheless, that in some measure it had protected him while he slept.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading THE MEETING When Robert revived the wind was still blowing hard, although there had been some decrease in its violence, and it was yet night.
