adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
AERIALnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
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 All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
badenounUS /beɪd/
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
GORILLASnounUS /ɡərˈɪləz/
plural of “gorilla” — largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
reappearverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪr/
appear again
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
StubbsnounUS /stʌbz/
English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
swearverbUS /swer/
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
there's
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From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This feature of the incident set them to comparing notes and they found that their impression of the apparition differed considerably.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
TOW-LINE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
unsolvedadjectiveUS /ənˈsɑːlvd/
not solved
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
weaponlessadjective
without a weapon
From this reading All three, however, agreed that he was weaponless so far as could be seen, and his attitude appeared to be more one of interested curiosity than of actual hostility.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, there's no use wasting time in speculation," said Frank at last, "more especially as it does not look as if we can get any nearer to solving the problem in that way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Both Frank and Harry were ready to swear that he was a black man, while Ben Stubbs was equally convinced that his skin was of a reddish hue.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading GORILLAS--AND AN AERIAL TOW-LINE The mystery of the man on the hill bade fair to be an unsolved one, for although the boys watched for some time with considerable anxiety he did not reappear.
