adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He gloated over his action.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He exulted thus at the idea that he had “paid out the stuck-up beggar after all.”
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 ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
asthmanounUS /ˈæzmə/
respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading He exulted thus at the idea that he had “paid out the stuck-up beggar after all.”
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
BrownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
exultedverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading He exulted thus at the idea that he had “paid out the stuck-up beggar after all.”
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
ghostnounUS /ɡoʊst/
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
gloatedverbUS /ˈɡloʊtɪd/
past form of “gloat” — dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading He gloated over his action.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He exulted thus at the idea that he had “paid out the stuck-up beggar after all.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He exulted thus at the idea that he had “paid out the stuck-up beggar after all.”
incompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He gloated over his action.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He exulted thus at the idea that he had “paid out the stuck-up beggar after all.”
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
stuck-upadjective
(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
From this reading He exulted thus at the idea that he had “paid out the stuck-up beggar after all.”
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He exulted thus at the idea that he had “paid out the stuck-up beggar after all.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He exulted thus at the idea that he had “paid out the stuck-up beggar after all.”
TillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Till I discovered the fellow my information was incomplete, but most unexpectedly I did come upon him a few hours before he gave up his arrogant ghost.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
writhedadjectiveUS /rɪθd/
twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
From this reading Fortunately he was willing and able to talk between the choking fits of asthma, and his racked body writhed with malicious exultation at the bare thought of Jim.
Zamboanga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘It all begins with a remarkable exploit of a man called Brown, who stole with complete success a Spanish schooner out of a small bay near Zamboanga.
