AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A wild man," suggested Billy; "perhaps a whole tribe of them."
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "A wild man," suggested Billy; "perhaps a whole tribe of them."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
CAUGHTverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE FLAMES.
cocoanutnoun
large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Wall," said Ben, stubbornly, "what else could it have been?"
else
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From this reading "Wall," said Ben, stubbornly, "what else could it have been?"
FLAMESnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE FLAMES.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Wall," said Ben, stubbornly, "what else could it have been?"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE FLAMES.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Wall," said Ben, stubbornly, "what else could it have been?"
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A wild man," suggested Billy; "perhaps a whole tribe of them."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
NonsensenounUS /ˈnɑːnsens/
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A wild man," suggested Billy; "perhaps a whole tribe of them."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading "A wild man," suggested Billy; "perhaps a whole tribe of them."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
stubbornlyadverbUS /ˈstʌbərnli/
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading "Wall," said Ben, stubbornly, "what else could it have been?"
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "A wild man," suggested Billy; "perhaps a whole tribe of them."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE FLAMES.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "A wild man," suggested Billy; "perhaps a whole tribe of them."
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
throwverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading "A wild man," suggested Billy; "perhaps a whole tribe of them."
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
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 "Wall," said Ben, stubbornly, "what else could it have been?"
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Wall," said Ben, stubbornly, "what else could it have been?"
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "A wild man," suggested Billy; "perhaps a whole tribe of them."
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "A wild man," suggested Billy; "perhaps a whole tribe of them."
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And if there were they wouldn't throw cocoanut shells at us," went on Harry.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Nonsense," said Frank, sharply, although he had been considerably startled by the inexplicable occurrence himself, "you know there are no such things as ghosts, Ben."
