adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
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 "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "It never could have happened except in just that way," was the reply of Mr. Roumann.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you think it happened, Professor Henderson?"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading "It never could have happened except in just that way," was the reply of Mr. Roumann.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "How do you think it happened, Professor Henderson?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It never could have happened except in just that way," was the reply of Mr. Roumann.
Henderson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you think it happened, Professor Henderson?"
HITverbUS /hɪt/
cause to move by striking
From this reading "WILL IT HIT US?"
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you think it happened, Professor Henderson?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It never could have happened except in just that way," was the reply of Mr. Roumann.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "WILL IT HIT US?"
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "It never could have happened except in just that way," was the reply of Mr. Roumann.
leversnounUS /ˈlevərz/
plural of “lever” — a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "It never could have happened except in just that way," was the reply of Mr. Roumann.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "It never could have happened except in just that way," was the reply of Mr. Roumann.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "How do you think it happened, Professor Henderson?"
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "It never could have happened except in just that way," was the reply of Mr. Roumann.
roosternounUS /ˈruːstər/
adult male chicken
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
Roumann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It never could have happened except in just that way," was the reply of Mr. Roumann.
self-adjusting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "How do you think it happened, Professor Henderson?"
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
trouble-maker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
UnderneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
USpronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "WILL IT HIT US?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It never could have happened except in just that way," was the reply of Mr. Roumann.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, for a trouble-maker, give me a rooster every time," spoke Jack, as, after an examination of the machinery, it was found that nothing was out of order.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Underneath the motor, where they are supposed to be out of all reach, are several self-adjusting levers.
WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "WILL IT HIT US?"
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you think it happened, Professor Henderson?"
