adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Slow down the ship."
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
DRAUGHTnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
Henderson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We may hit something, in spite of all precautions," Mr. Henderson remarked.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
hitverbUS /hɪt/
cause to move by striking
From this reading "We may hit something, in spite of all precautions," Mr. Henderson remarked.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "We may hit something, in spite of all precautions," Mr. Henderson remarked.
MermaidnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪd/
half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "We may hit something, in spite of all precautions," Mr. Henderson remarked.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading "We may hit something, in spite of all precautions," Mr. Henderson remarked.
professornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "We may hit something, in spite of all precautions," Mr. Henderson remarked.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading "Slow down the ship."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
SlowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "Slow down the ship."
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "We may hit something, in spite of all precautions," Mr. Henderson remarked.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "We may hit something, in spite of all precautions," Mr. Henderson remarked.
STRANGEadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading The _Mermaid_ was, accordingly checked in her downward flight, by a liberal use of the gas and the negative gravity machine.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We may hit something, in spite of all precautions," Mr. Henderson remarked.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE STRANGE DRAUGHT The boys ran to attend to the engines and apparatus to which they had been assigned in view of this emergency.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The professor, Washington, Bill, Tom and Andy, who had kept to themselves since the descent, came running out of the small cabin where they usually sat, and wanted to know what it was all about.
