adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Great Scott!" he exploded, after a hasty perusal.
AIRnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading IN THE AIR.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Hal opened the document and read.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading "Great Scott!" he exploded, after a hasty perusal.
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 Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Great Scott!" he exploded, after a hasty perusal.
Hal
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From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading "Great Scott!" he exploded, after a hasty perusal.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Great Scott!" he exploded, after a hasty perusal.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
important-looking
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From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE AIR.
knockverbUS /nɑːk/
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Hal opened the document and read.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading "Great Scott!" he exploded, after a hasty perusal.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Hal opened the document and read.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
SchmidtnounUS /ʃmɪt/
German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading "Great Scott!" he exploded, after a hasty perusal.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Frau Schmidt answered the knock, and, returning a few moments later, placed before Hal an important-looking letter, bearing the official seal of the German government.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE AIR.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The boys were busily engaged in disposing of a hearty supper when there came a knock at the door.
