adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
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 Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading The instant answer to that was a regular volley of shots from in front.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
babelnounUS /ˈbæbəl/
(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The flash of several pistols lit up the tunnel, and bullets rattled off the walls and roof.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
flashverbUS /flæʃ/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The flash of several pistols lit up the tunnel, and bullets rattled off the walls and roof.
flashedverbUS /flæʃt/
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The instant answer to that was a regular volley of shots from in front.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The instant answer to that was a regular volley of shots from in front.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
Goodenough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The instant answer to that was a regular volley of shots from in front.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The instant answer to that was a regular volley of shots from in front.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
litadjectiveUS /lɪt/
provided with artificial light
From this reading The flash of several pistols lit up the tunnel, and bullets rattled off the walls and roof.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The flash of several pistols lit up the tunnel, and bullets rattled off the walls and roof.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
pi-dogs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading The flash of several pistols lit up the tunnel, and bullets rattled off the walls and roof.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading The flash of several pistols lit up the tunnel, and bullets rattled off the walls and roof.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The instant answer to that was a regular volley of shots from in front.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The flash of several pistols lit up the tunnel, and bullets rattled off the walls and roof.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The flash of several pistols lit up the tunnel, and bullets rattled off the walls and roof.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The instant answer to that was a regular volley of shots from in front.
shoutverbUS /ʃaʊt/
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
SikhsnounUS /siːks/
plural of “sikh” — an adherent of Sikhism
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The instant answer to that was a regular volley of shots from in front.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then all at once Goodenough flashed on the light for a fraction of a second and the shirt showed like a phantom out of blackness.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The shirt fell, shot loose from its moorings, and the leading Sikhs gave a shout as they started to rush forward.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The instant answer to that was a regular volley of shots from in front.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading The flash of several pistols lit up the tunnel, and bullets rattled off the walls and roof.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The flash of several pistols lit up the tunnel, and bullets rattled off the walls and roof.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading The instant answer to that was a regular volley of shots from in front.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The flash of several pistols lit up the tunnel, and bullets rattled off the walls and roof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The instant answer to that was a regular volley of shots from in front.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading We all surged after them, but there was a sudden check, followed by a babel worse than when a dozen pi-dogs fight over a rubbish- heap.
