AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY AND A NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND--RAIDING A GAMBLING DEN.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was very modest in appearance, and everything seemed quiet about the place.
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 ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
alleywaysnounUS /ˈæliweɪz/
plural of “alleyway” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DAY AND A NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND--RAIDING A GAMBLING DEN.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was very modest in appearance, and everything seemed quiet about the place.
ARCHIE
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From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading So he decided to follow the man, and find out what “the best thing of all” in Coney Island was like.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
CONEYnounUS /ˈkoʊni/
black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins
From this reading A DAY AND A NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND--RAIDING A GAMBLING DEN.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY AND A NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND--RAIDING A GAMBLING DEN.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading So he decided to follow the man, and find out what “the best thing of all” in Coney Island was like.
DENnounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading A DAY AND A NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND--RAIDING A GAMBLING DEN.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was very modest in appearance, and everything seemed quiet about the place.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
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 ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading So he decided to follow the man, and find out what “the best thing of all” in Coney Island was like.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading So he decided to follow the man, and find out what “the best thing of all” in Coney Island was like.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
GAMBLINGnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading A DAY AND A NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND--RAIDING A GAMBLING DEN.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DAY AND A NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND--RAIDING A GAMBLING DEN.
ISLANDnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A DAY AND A NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND--RAIDING A GAMBLING DEN.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading So he decided to follow the man, and find out what “the best thing of all” in Coney Island was like.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading It was very modest in appearance, and everything seemed quiet about the place.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A DAY AND A NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND--RAIDING A GAMBLING DEN.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So he decided to follow the man, and find out what “the best thing of all” in Coney Island was like.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So he decided to follow the man, and find out what “the best thing of all” in Coney Island was like.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was very modest in appearance, and everything seemed quiet about the place.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was very modest in appearance, and everything seemed quiet about the place.
RAIDINGadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading A DAY AND A NIGHT IN CONEY ISLAND--RAIDING A GAMBLING DEN.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was very modest in appearance, and everything seemed quiet about the place.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he decided to follow the man, and find out what “the best thing of all” in Coney Island was like.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading So he decided to follow the man, and find out what “the best thing of all” in Coney Island was like.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
tumble-downadjective
in deplorable condition
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very modest in appearance, and everything seemed quiet about the place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARCHIE was at first too much surprised to answer the man at all, but in a few moments he remembered that he was now a reporter, and that it was his duty to see all that he could, and have all the new experiences possible.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He was taken through several narrow alleyways, and finally he found himself in front of a tumble-down structure, built out directly over the water.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So he decided to follow the man, and find out what “the best thing of all” in Coney Island was like.
