AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
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 "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
detournounUS /dɪˈtʊr/
a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
Geoffrey
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From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know we saw no windows there."
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
Lionel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
POPISHadjective
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading You know we saw no windows there."
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
someonepronounUS /ˈsʌmwʌn/
a person, without saying who
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We had better strike off from the road," Geoffrey said, "for some more of these men may be coming along.
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 "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That is all well enough," Lionel agreed; "but the question is, how are we to hear what they are saying inside?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Like enough someone will be on the watch at the house, so we had best make a long detour, and when we get near it come down on it from the other side.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading You know we saw no windows there."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A POPISH PLOT There was no one about, for the wind was blowing with such fury that few cared to venture out of doors, and the boys therefore started back along the road by which they had come, without being observed.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know we saw no windows there."
