adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
Ahemnoun
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Hello, you big, sulky boob!”
boobnounUS /buːb/
an ignorant or foolish person
From this reading “Hello, you big, sulky boob!”
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
Cappy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
ExchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
Harump-h-h-h
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, you big, sulky boob!”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
Hum-m-m
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hum-m-m!
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
MerchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
offingnounUS /ˈɔːfɪŋ/
the near or foreseeable future
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
Peasley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading Matt, however, elected to be perverse and pay no attention to Cappy; instead, he moved closer to the chart and affected greater interest in it.
propitiatoryadjective
having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
re-establish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
RicksnounUS /rɪks/
plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading “Hello, you big, sulky boob!”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading About a week later, Captain Matt Peasley was studying the weather chart at the Merchants' Exchange when he heard behind him a propitiatory “Ahem!
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Harump-h-h-h!”--infallible evidence that Cappy Ricks was in the immediate offing, yearning for Matt to turn round in order that he might hail the boy and thus re-establish diplomatic relations.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Hello, you big, sulky boob!”
