adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading You've got a quick mind and you know how to act sudden.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Act at once, and damn the consequences!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
Bellocnoun
English author (born in France) remembered especially for his verse for children (1870-1953)
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
CARNAC
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From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Act at once, and damn the consequences!
damnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading Act at once, and damn the consequences!
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
don't
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From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
foremennounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
plural of “foreman” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
Grier
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From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
how
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From this reading You've got a quick mind and you know how to act sudden.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
I've
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From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You've got a quick mind and you know how to act sudden.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
Madawaska
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
MANAGERnounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You've got a quick mind and you know how to act sudden.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Act at once, and damn the consequences!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
overseersnounUS /ˌoʊvərˈsiːərz/
plural of “overseer” — a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading You've got a quick mind and you know how to act sudden.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading You've got a quick mind and you know how to act sudden.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CARNAC AS MANAGER Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
you've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co. Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.
