afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think you can fix it?" he asked the boy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading "Do you think you can fix it?" he asked the boy.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Do you think you can fix it?" he asked the boy.
can't
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From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading "I guess so," Mark replied confidently.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think you can fix it?" he asked the boy.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
ENEMIESnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "Do you think you can fix it?" he asked the boy.
FOOLINGadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪŋ/
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess so," Mark replied confidently.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess so," Mark replied confidently.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Do you think you can fix it?" he asked the boy.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I guess so," Mark replied confidently.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
THEIRdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think you can fix it?" he asked the boy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
Tony
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From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading FOOLING THEIR ENEMIES Mark hurried into the corridor, taking care to close the door after him, so Tony could get no glimpse of the mate who had risked so much to save his friends.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If I can't there is no danger, for we will fall gradually and land in the water."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he need not have been alarmed for the leader of the mutineers was too excited over the stopping of the gas apparatus to give any heed to who was in with the captives.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think you can fix it?" he asked the boy.
