afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after midnight when Mr. Howitt was rudely awakened.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE RANCH.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading It was after midnight when Mr. Howitt was rudely awakened.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
breathingnounUS /ˈbriːðɪŋ/
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Why, Matt, what is the matter?” exclaimed the shepherd, sitting up.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
HAPPENEDverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE RANCH.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
Howitt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was after midnight when Mr. Howitt was rudely awakened.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, Matt, what is the matter?” exclaimed the shepherd, sitting up.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was after midnight when Mr. Howitt was rudely awakened.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
litadjectiveUS /lɪt/
provided with artificial light
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Why, Matt, what is the matter?” exclaimed the shepherd, sitting up.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was after midnight when Mr. Howitt was rudely awakened.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was after midnight when Mr. Howitt was rudely awakened.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE RANCH.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading It was after midnight when Mr. Howitt was rudely awakened.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading “Why, Matt, what is the matter?” exclaimed the shepherd, sitting up.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “Why, Matt, what is the matter?” exclaimed the shepherd, sitting up.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE RANCH.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
tornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading He could not see that the big fellow’s clothing was torn, that his hat was gone, and that he was dripping with perspiration; but he could hear his labored breathing.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was after midnight when Mr. Howitt was rudely awakened.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE RANCH.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was after midnight when Mr. Howitt was rudely awakened.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, Matt, what is the matter?” exclaimed the shepherd, sitting up.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The bright moon shining through the windows lit up the interior of the cabin and he easily recognized Young Matt standing by the bed, with Pete, who was sleeping at the ranch that night, near by.
