adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cappy Ricks was in a fine rage.
analogousadjectiveUS /əˈnæləɡəs/
similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Mr. Skinner arched his eyebrows and inclined a respectful ear.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
Cappy
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From this reading Cappy Ricks was in a fine rage.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
devilnounUS /ˈdevəl/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “Skinner,” he said solemnly, “there's the very devil to pay.”
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Mr. Skinner arched his eyebrows and inclined a respectful ear.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Mr. Skinner arched his eyebrows and inclined a respectful ear.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Cappy Ricks was in a fine rage.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cappy Ricks was in a fine rage.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Mr. Skinner arched his eyebrows and inclined a respectful ear.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
magnatenounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “Skinner,” he said solemnly, “there's the very devil to pay.”
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Cappy Ricks was in a fine rage.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Mr. Skinner arched his eyebrows and inclined a respectful ear.
RicksnounUS /rɪks/
plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Cappy Ricks was in a fine rage.
rimsnounUS /rɪmz/
plural of “rim” — the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Skinner,” he said solemnly, “there's the very devil to pay.”
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
simpletonnoun
a person lacking intelligence or common sense
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
snipe-hunting
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From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading “Skinner,” he said solemnly, “there's the very devil to pay.”
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading He summoned Mr. Skinner into his private office, and glared at the latter over the rims of his spectacles.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
there's
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From this reading “Skinner,” he said solemnly, “there's the very devil to pay.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Skinner,” he said solemnly, “there's the very devil to pay.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cappy Ricks was in a fine rage.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading A situation, unique in his forty years of experience as a lumber and shipping magnate, was confronting him, with the prospects exceedingly bright for Cappy playing a role analogous to that of the simpleton who holds the sack on a snipe-hunting expedition.
