adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And I, too," put in Baron Munchausen, "have frequently conversed with monkeys.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
asbestosnounUS /æsˈbestəs/
a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading "And I, too," put in Baron Munchausen, "have frequently conversed with monkeys.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading I consider that a very interesting fact."
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading "And I, too," put in Baron Munchausen, "have frequently conversed with monkeys.
copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I consider that a very interesting fact."
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading "And I, too," put in Baron Munchausen, "have frequently conversed with monkeys.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading "It undoubtedly is," observed Doctor Livingstone, "though hardly new.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And I, too," put in Baron Munchausen, "have frequently conversed with monkeys.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I consider that a very interesting fact."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It undoubtedly is," observed Doctor Livingstone, "though hardly new.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It undoubtedly is," observed Doctor Livingstone, "though hardly new.
LivingstonenounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊn/
Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading "It undoubtedly is," observed Doctor Livingstone, "though hardly new.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
MunchausennounUS /ˈmʌntʃaʊzɪn/
German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)
From this reading "And I, too," put in Baron Munchausen, "have frequently conversed with monkeys.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "It undoubtedly is," observed Doctor Livingstone, "though hardly new.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "It undoubtedly is," observed Doctor Livingstone, "though hardly new.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
professornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "And I, too," put in Baron Munchausen, "have frequently conversed with monkeys.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "It undoubtedly is," observed Doctor Livingstone, "though hardly new.
TimesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And I, too," put in Baron Munchausen, "have frequently conversed with monkeys.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "It undoubtedly is," observed Doctor Livingstone, "though hardly new.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I observe," said Doctor Darwin, looking up from a perusal of an asbestos copy of the _London Times_--"I observe that an American professor has discovered that monkeys talk.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I consider that a very interesting fact."
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading I never said anything about it over in the other world, but I discovered years ago in Africa that monkeys were quite as well able to hold a sustained conversation with each other as most men are."
