2000
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From this reading 2000.
21st
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From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
ANTECEDENTAL
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From this reading ANTECEDENTAL.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
AxisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
Ayrault
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From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
Bearwarden
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From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
capaciousadjectiveUS /kəˈpeɪʃəs/
large in capacity
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
Cortlandt
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From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
Dr
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From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
flitverbUS /flɪt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
PointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
StraighteningverbUS /ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Col. Bearwarden sat at his capacious desk, the shadows passing over his face as April clouds flit across the sun.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
TerrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Come in!" sounded a voice, as Dr. Cortlandt and Dick Ayrault tapped at the door of the President of the Terrestrial Axis Straightening Company's private office on the morning of the 21st of June, A. D.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was a handsome man, and young for the important post he filled--being scarcely forty--a graduate of West Point, with great executive ability, and a wonderful engineer.
