adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A white dog, weary and footsore, limped by his side.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
beastnounUS /biːst/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Both man and beast showed evidence of severe exertion.
BeautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both man and beast showed evidence of severe exertion.
burnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A white dog, weary and footsore, limped by his side.
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
crimsoned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A white dog, weary and footsore, limped by his side.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Both man and beast showed evidence of severe exertion.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Both man and beast showed evidence of severe exertion.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
footsoreadjective
having sore or tired feet
From this reading A white dog, weary and footsore, limped by his side.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
kindleverbUS /ˈkɪndəl/
catch fire
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading A white dog, weary and footsore, limped by his side.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Both man and beast showed evidence of severe exertion.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Both man and beast showed evidence of severe exertion.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Both man and beast showed evidence of severe exertion.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A white dog, weary and footsore, limped by his side.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The hunter stopped in a little cave under a projecting stone, and, laying aside his rifle, began to gather twigs and sticks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading A white dog, weary and footsore, limped by his side.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
Wetzel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading A white dog, weary and footsore, limped by his side.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading When the first ruddy rays of the rising sun crimsoned the eastern sky, Wetzel slowly wound his way down a rugged hill far west of Beautiful Spring.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He was particular about selecting the wood, and threw aside many pieces which would have burned well; but when he did kindle a flame it blazed hotly, yet made no smoke.
