AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
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 At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
Brick-top
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
carrot-colored
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
fetishnounUS /ˈfetɪʃ/
a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
FIENDnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
forerunnernounUS /ˈfɔːrʌnər/
a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
Lathrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
potatonounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
PrivatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
Red-Head
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
SNAP-SHOT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
thatchnounUS /θætʃ/
hair resembling thatched roofing material
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
they'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
top-knot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At school I was always Brick-top or Red-Head and out here the natives all look at my carrot-colored top-knot as if they'd like to scalp me and keep it for a fetish."
TROUBLEnounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Privately he inspected his hair in the mirror to see if it had turned white and was secretly much astonished to find it the same color as before.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SNAP-SHOT FIEND IN TROUBLE The morning after the events recorded in the last chapter was one of these sparkling ones that are occasionally to be met with on the West African coast and was the forerunner of a day of great bustle and activity for the boys.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I wish mine would turn white or potato color or something," said Lathrop, to whom Harry confided his expectation, "this red thatch of mine is a nuisance.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading With the vitality of healthy youth Harry had completely recovered and was indeed surprised to find himself feeling so good after what he had been through.
