adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you, and what do you want?" he called out.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
beastsnounUS /biːsts/
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Who are you, and what do you want?" he called out.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
deep-rutted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Who are you, and what do you want?" he called out.
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 Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading A man stood partially revealed in the doorway.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
far-reaching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
inhospitalitynoun
unkind and inconsiderate welcome
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
jambnounUS /dʒæm/
upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
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 His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man stood partially revealed in the doorway.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A man stood partially revealed in the doorway.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A man stood partially revealed in the doorway.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A man stood partially revealed in the doorway.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
stump-strewn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Who are you, and what do you want?" he called out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night was falling as two horsemen drew rein in front of a cabin at the edge of a clearing in the far-reaching sombre forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His left arm and shoulder were screened from view by the jamb, his head was bent forward as he peered intently through narrowed eyes at the strangers in the road.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Who are you, and what do you want?" he called out.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you, and what do you want?" he called out.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their approach across the stump-strewn tract had been heralded by the barking of dogs,--two bristling beasts that came out upon the muddy, deep-rutted road to greet them with furious inhospitality.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you, and what do you want?" he called out.
