adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
ANTOINETTE
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From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And let us hope that you are not risking your life in getting it," said Hal.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
dabs
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From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
Derevaux
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From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading "Let us hope so," said the major devoutly.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
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 She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "And let us hope that you are not risking your life in getting it," said Hal.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
Hal
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From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Let us hope so," said the major devoutly.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And let us hope that you are not risking your life in getting it," said Hal.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us hope so," said the major devoutly.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "And let us hope that you are not risking your life in getting it," said Hal.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
MAKESnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And let us hope that you are not risking your life in getting it," said Hal.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
riskingverbUS /ˈrɪskɪŋ/
-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading "And let us hope that you are not risking your life in getting it," said Hal.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let us hope so," said the major devoutly.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading "I have had word to prepare a big dinner for a dozen officers of the general, staff," the girl informed Major Derevaux, "so it may be that I shall have the necessary information by nightfall."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us hope so," said the major devoutly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was again disguised as an old woman, and Hal and Chester could scarcely believe that a wig and a few dabs of paint could possibly conceal the girlish face they had seen the night before.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading ANTOINETTE "MAKES GOOD" True to her word, Antoinette appeared with food and drink early the following morning.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And let us hope that you are not risking your life in getting it," said Hal.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And let us hope that you are not risking your life in getting it," said Hal.
