adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
Adkins
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From this reading Philip Adkins turned toward him frantically.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
auto-engine
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From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
BURNINGnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
firemennounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Philip Adkins turned toward him frantically.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
hatenounUS /heɪt/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Philip Adkins turned toward him frantically.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
LookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip Adkins turned toward him frantically.
PossiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Philip Adkins turned toward him frantically.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Philip Adkins turned toward him frantically.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE BURNING HOUSE Something must have happened to delay the coming of the firemen, for as a rule they were prompt to reach the scene.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
WintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "Look here, boys, we ought to do something about this!" exclaimed Jack Winters, thrilled with what he had heard the sobbing old man cry out.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Possibly their engine had broken down again, as had happened once before; which accident caused such a talk that public sentiment was aroused, with the result that a new, modern auto-engine was ordered, and a paid department arranged for.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He certainly did not hate boys just at that moment in his life, when it seemed that perhaps he would have to depend on them for the help he was demanding.
