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 MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
BOYSnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The boys were in distinguished company and they knew it.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
diplomatsnounUS /ˈdɪpləmæts/
plural of “diplomat” — an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The boys were in distinguished company and they knew it.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
Hal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The boys were in distinguished company and they knew it.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
MAKEverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
McKenzie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
merryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
PROGRESSnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
Rentzel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
Schweiring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys were in distinguished company and they knew it.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But beneath the smiling faces of five members of the party was a suppressed excitement, for this dinner had been given by Mrs. Schweiring for a purpose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The purpose was to introduce Hal, Chester and McKenzie to General Rentzel, chief of the secret service, and his son, Frederick.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
undersecretarynounUS /ˌʌndərˈsekrɪteri/
a secretary immediately subordinate to the head of a department of government
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOYS MAKE PROGRESS It was a merry party that gathered around the dinner table in the home of the German undersecretary of foreign affairs two nights later.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides these two guests of honor there were present the German minister of foreign affairs and one or two other high diplomats.
