AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
AEROPLANEnoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading AEROPLANE.
air-shipverb
transport (cargo) by air
From this reading "Don't utter a word," he whispered, "Luther Barr's air-ship is here."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
Barr's
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From this reading "Don't utter a word," he whispered, "Luther Barr's air-ship is here."
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
DIRIGIBLEnoun
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading DIRIGIBLE VS.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't utter a word," he whispered, "Luther Barr's air-ship is here."
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
galvanicadjectiveUS /ɡælˈvænɪk/
pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Don't utter a word," he whispered, "Luther Barr's air-ship is here."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't utter a word," he whispered, "Luther Barr's air-ship is here."
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
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 "Don't utter a word," he whispered, "Luther Barr's air-ship is here."
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "Don't utter a word," he whispered, "Luther Barr's air-ship is here."
VS
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From this reading DIRIGIBLE VS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A galvanic shock passed through the boy at the discovery, and he silently crawled to where Harry and Ben lay and placing his hand over their mouths he in turn awoke them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the spot in which they crouched, keeping as closely in the shadow of the stout mast as they were able, the adventurers could hear distinctly the conversation of the men in the dirigible.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Don't utter a word," he whispered, "Luther Barr's air-ship is here."
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Don't utter a word," he whispered, "Luther Barr's air-ship is here."
