adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "I hope we're slated to go along with it," said Billy eagerly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Let's ask him.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading "Here comes the corp," remarked Bart.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He'll probably be in charge of it."
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "I hope we're slated to go along with it," said Billy eagerly.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He'll probably be in charge of it."
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Here comes the corp," remarked Bart.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
corpnounUS /kɔːrp/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading "Here comes the corp," remarked Bart.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
DOORnounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "I hope we're slated to go along with it," said Billy eagerly.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
He'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He'll probably be in charge of it."
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here comes the corp," remarked Bart.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let's ask him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope we're slated to go along with it," said Billy eagerly.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He'll probably be in charge of it."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I hope we're slated to go along with it," said Billy eagerly.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
Let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's ask him.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He'll probably be in charge of it."
RAISINGnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Here comes the corp," remarked Bart.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
Sheldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
slatedverbUS /ˈsleɪtɪd/
past form of “slate” — designate or schedule
From this reading "I hope we're slated to go along with it," said Billy eagerly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope we're slated to go along with it," said Billy eagerly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading RAISING THE TRAP DOOR "I hear that a detachment is getting ready to go over to look into that matter of the prisoner that Dick told us about," said Frank Sheldon, a little later when he and his comrades were coming out from mess.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I hope we're slated to go along with it," said Billy eagerly.
