AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What?” exclaimed Captain Mitchell, staring like an owl in the darkness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “No,” said Captain Mitchell, simply, and with evident depression.
anybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/
any person at all
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “No,” said Captain Mitchell, simply, and with evident depression.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading What?” exclaimed Captain Mitchell, staring like an owl in the darkness.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading “No,” said Captain Mitchell, simply, and with evident depression.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
Eh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Eh?
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “No,” said Captain Mitchell, simply, and with evident depression.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading What?” exclaimed Captain Mitchell, staring like an owl in the darkness.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading What?” exclaimed Captain Mitchell, staring like an owl in the darkness.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading “No,” said Captain Mitchell, simply, and with evident depression.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” said Captain Mitchell, simply, and with evident depression.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading What?” exclaimed Captain Mitchell, staring like an owl in the darkness.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No,” said Captain Mitchell, simply, and with evident depression.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading “No,” said Captain Mitchell, simply, and with evident depression.
Sotillo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading What?” exclaimed Captain Mitchell, staring like an owl in the darkness.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading “A man locked up in a confounded dark hole is not much use to anybody.”
ViolanounUS /vaɪˈoʊlə/
any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What?” exclaimed Captain Mitchell, staring like an owl in the darkness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “No,” said Captain Mitchell, simply, and with evident depression.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “As to old Viola,” the doctor continued, as though he had not heard, “Sotillo released him for the same reason he is presently going to release you.”
