adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
Andy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Tom and the others looked at the means by which the bully had arrived.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Tom and the others looked at the means by which the bully had arrived.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tom and the others looked at the means by which the bully had arrived.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
CLAIMnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
dark-skinnedadjective
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — 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 There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading For a moment Andy surveyed Tom's party and then, turning to one of the native drivers, he said:
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
Foger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment Andy surveyed Tom's party and then, turning to one of the native drivers, he said:
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment Andy surveyed Tom's party and then, turning to one of the native drivers, he said:
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
JUMPINGnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tom and the others looked at the means by which the bully had arrived.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Tom and the others looked at the means by which the bully had arrived.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment Andy surveyed Tom's party and then, turning to one of the native drivers, he said:
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom and the others looked at the means by which the bully had arrived.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For a moment Andy surveyed Tom's party and then, turning to one of the native drivers, he said:
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For a moment Andy surveyed Tom's party and then, turning to one of the native drivers, he said:
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
sledsnounUS /sledz/
plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading For a moment Andy surveyed Tom's party and then, turning to one of the native drivers, he said:
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment Andy surveyed Tom's party and then, turning to one of the native drivers, he said:
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a moment Andy surveyed Tom's party and then, turning to one of the native drivers, he said:
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Tom and the others looked at the means by which the bully had arrived.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading For a moment Andy surveyed Tom's party and then, turning to one of the native drivers, he said:
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading For a moment Andy surveyed Tom's party and then, turning to one of the native drivers, he said:
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JUMPING THE CLAIM There was a sneering look on Andy's face, and Mr. Foger, too, seemed delighted at having reached the valley of gold almost as soon as had our friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were four sleds, each one drawn by seven dogs, and in charge of a dark-skinned native.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tom and the others looked at the means by which the bully had arrived.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On the two foremost sleds Andy and his father had ridden, while the other two evidently contained their supplies.
