adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
appetizingadjectiveUS /ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/
appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He forced himself to eat his breakfast when it was pushed under his cell door.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
candornounUS /ˈkændər/
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading He forced himself to eat his breakfast when it was pushed under his cell door.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
dabbed
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From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He forced himself to eat his breakfast when it was pushed under his cell door.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading He forced himself to eat his breakfast when it was pushed under his cell door.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He forced himself to eat his breakfast when it was pushed under his cell door.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He forced himself to eat his breakfast when it was pushed under his cell door.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
messesnounUS /ˈmesɪz/
plural of “mess” — a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
PITnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He forced himself to eat his breakfast when it was pushed under his cell door.
sawdustnounUS /ˈsɔːdʌst/
fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
steadyingadjective
causing to become steady
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
tastelessadjectiveUS /ˈteɪstləs/
lacking flavor
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading The messes that were daily dabbed into the compartments of the tin tray were never appetizing; that morning his emotions made everything as tasteless as sawdust.
tremorsnounUS /ˈtremərz/
plural of “tremor” — an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He forced himself to eat his breakfast when it was pushed under his cell door.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
Vaniman
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From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
VOICEnounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
Wagg
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From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
Wagg's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NO VOICE FROM THE PIT It was a night of wakefulness and of tremors for Vaniman.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He forced himself to eat his breakfast when it was pushed under his cell door.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading His was the acute expectancy of one who was about to set out on strange adventures, but whose orders were sealed and whose destination was unknown.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Wagg's stolid appearance of knowing just what he was about had been a steadying aid in helping the young man control his doubts; in issuing his final, curt commands Wagg did not abate his confidence; Vaniman felt that he was in no position to demand more candor.
