AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
Abner
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From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
anyonepronounUS /ˈeniwʌn/
any person at all
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he were free, something might be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If he were free, something might be done.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
FOEnounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
FOUR-FOOTEDadjective
having four feet
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading If he were free, something might be done.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
Holden's
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From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he were free, something might be done.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If he were free, something might be done.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
Ralph
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From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
Ralph's
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From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading If he were free, something might be done.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Herbert should escape from him beyond the chance of recovery seemed now almost certain.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A FOUR-FOOTED FOE Abner Holden's reflections, when he found himself left alone in Ralph's cabin, bound hand and foot, were not of the most agreeable nature.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was humiliating to find himself baffled at every point, and, for once, completely defeated in his attempt to exercise his authority over the boy who had been bound to him.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he was so securely bound that it was impossible to get free without help, and the lonely situation of the cabin made it very doubtful whether anyone would come within hearing until the return of Ralph himself.
