adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
amazedly
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From this reading "Why, Mr. Barr, what are you doing here?" he exclaimed amazedly.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why, Mr. Barr, what are you doing here?" he exclaimed amazedly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading But if the boys seemed astonished Mr. Barr retained his usual icicle-like attitude.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading But if the boys seemed astonished Mr. Barr retained his usual icicle-like attitude.
Barr
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From this reading "Why, Mr. Barr, what are you doing here?" he exclaimed amazedly.
BARR'S
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From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
bereftadjectiveUS /bərˈeft/
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But if the boys seemed astonished Mr. Barr retained his usual icicle-like attitude.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the boys seemed astonished Mr. Barr retained his usual icicle-like attitude.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Why, Mr. Barr, what are you doing here?" he exclaimed amazedly.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
ExceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, Mr. Barr, what are you doing here?" he exclaimed amazedly.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Frank was the first to find his voice:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Frank was the first to find his voice:
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank was the first to find his voice:
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, Mr. Barr, what are you doing here?" he exclaimed amazedly.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Why, Mr. Barr, what are you doing here?" he exclaimed amazedly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank was the first to find his voice:
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
icicle-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But if the boys seemed astonished Mr. Barr retained his usual icicle-like attitude.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the boys seemed astonished Mr. Barr retained his usual icicle-like attitude.
ill-favoredadjective
usually used of a face
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
LUTHERnounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
mistrustedverbUS /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/
past form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Why, Mr. Barr, what are you doing here?" he exclaimed amazedly.
mushroomnounUS /ˈmʌʃruːm/
common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
pithnounUS /pɪθ/
soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading But if the boys seemed astonished Mr. Barr retained his usual icicle-like attitude.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But if the boys seemed astonished Mr. Barr retained his usual icicle-like attitude.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
subequatorial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank was the first to find his voice:
toadnounUS /toʊd/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
TRICKnounUS /trɪk/
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But if the boys seemed astonished Mr. Barr retained his usual icicle-like attitude.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Frank was the first to find his voice:
WallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank was the first to find his voice:
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why, Mr. Barr, what are you doing here?" he exclaimed amazedly.
wheezyadjective
having a tone of a reed instrument
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Mr. Barr, what are you doing here?" he exclaimed amazedly.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading LUTHER BARR'S TRICK The astonishing meeting in the remote wilds of the African forest with a man they instinctively mistrusted bereft the lads of words for an interval.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Except that he was dressed in tropical white and wore a huge pith helmet which set above his ill-favored features "like a mushroom over a toad," as Billy described it later, he might have just stepped out of his office on Wall Street, instead of from a wheezy launch on a steaming subequatorial river.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, Mr. Barr, what are you doing here?" he exclaimed amazedly.
