adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Don’t be gone long, Hector,” said Walter.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading The California steamer was to start in two days.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The California steamer was to start in two days.
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From this reading “Don’t be gone long, Hector,” said Walter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading “Don’t be gone long, Hector,” said Walter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I shall miss you.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The California steamer was to start in two days.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
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 “Don’t be gone long, Hector,” said Walter.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
missverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I shall miss you.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Don’t be gone long, Hector,” said Walter.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall miss you.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The California steamer was to start in two days.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The California steamer was to start in two days.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The California steamer was to start in two days.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This gave Hector but little time for preparation, but then he had but scanty preparation to make.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The California steamer was to start in two days.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The California steamer was to start in two days.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The California steamer was to start in two days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Ross and Walter were naturally surprised at the confidence placed in Hector by a stranger, but were inclined to think that our hero would prove himself worthy of it.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I shall miss you.
