adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
ADVENTURESSnoun
a woman adventurer
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
branchedadjectiveUS /bræntʃt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
guardedlyadverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪdli/
in a conservative manner
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
head-waters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
scouredadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊərd/
worn away as by water or ice or wind
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
stagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading They had endeavored to reach unfrequented paths as soon as possible in order that they might pass unnoticed.
UpadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Here they took to the right and urged their horses along a forsaken trail to the head-waters of the little tributary and over the low saddle.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Before quitting the valley they halted their heaving horses, and, selecting a stagnant pool, scoured the grease paint from their features as best they could.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their ears were strained for sounds of pursuit, but, as the moments passed and none came, the tension eased somewhat and they conversed guardedly.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
WITnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading THE WIT OF AN ADVENTURESS Up creek the three negroes fled, past other camps, to where the stream branched.
