AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He is quoted as saying that next time he hoped he might break his neck.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
Bayport
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading He is quoted as saying that next time he hoped he might break his neck.
BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
CAPTAINnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
CY
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From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
DanielsnounUS /ˈdænjəlz/
plural of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
DELINQUENTadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
guilty of a misdeed
From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
drummernounUS /ˈdrʌmər/
someone who plays a drum
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading “What?” was the energetic reply.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is quoted as saying that next time he hoped he might break his neck.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He is quoted as saying that next time he hoped he might break his neck.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is quoted as saying that next time he hoped he might break his neck.
isn't
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From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
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 CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He is quoted as saying that next time he hoped he might break his neck.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading He is quoted as saying that next time he hoped he might break his neck.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He is quoted as saying that next time he hoped he might break his neck.
notionnounUS /ˈnoʊʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
PROVESverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading He is quoted as saying that next time he hoped he might break his neck.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “What?” was the energetic reply.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He is quoted as saying that next time he hoped he might break his neck.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
Simmons's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He is quoted as saying that next time he hoped he might break his neck.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CAPTAIN CY PROVES DELINQUENT A week isn't a very long time even in Bayport.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What?” was the energetic reply.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading True, there was once a drummer for a Boston “notion” house who sprained his ankle on the icy sidewalk in front of Simmons's, and was therefore obliged to remain in the front bedroom of the perfect boarding house for seven whole days.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Brother,” asked the shocked Rev. Mr. Daniels, who was calling upon the stranger, “are you prepared to face eternity?”
