AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
coaxingadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
coilsnounUS /kɔɪlz/
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
cotsnounUS /kɑːts/
plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
DISCOVERYnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
LabyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
SENSATIONALadjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pajamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.
