adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank and Jack were at the little wharf to greet him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank and Jack were at the little wharf to greet him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
Boak
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From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We have other work to do.
DwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
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 After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
FINISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank and Jack were at the little wharf to greet him.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Frank and Jack were at the little wharf to greet him.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have other work to do.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank and Jack were at the little wharf to greet him.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Frank and Jack were at the little wharf to greet him.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frank and Jack were at the little wharf to greet him.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
Marcus
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From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "We have other work to do.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank and Jack were at the little wharf to greet him.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
UPadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have other work to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank and Jack were at the little wharf to greet him.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Frank and Jack were at the little wharf to greet him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will be impossible for us to remain here for the sole purpose of guarding these towns," said Captain Marcus.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading After expressing a few words of commendation for the manner in which they had handled their men in the capture of the town, the two British commanders took a turn about the village.
WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading FINISHING UP THE WORK It was not until somewhat late the following morning that Captain Marcus, accompanied by the commander of the British cruiser Dwarf, reached Boak.
