AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOG--CONCLUSION "Can you make her out?"
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's that noise off there?" asked Hiram suddenly.
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOG--CONCLUSION "Can you make her out?"
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading In compliance with Rob's order Merritt shut down the panting engine.
CONCLUSIONnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOG--CONCLUSION "Can you make her out?"
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In compliance with Rob's order Merritt shut down the panting engine.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading In compliance with Rob's order Merritt shut down the panting engine.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
FishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
FivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
FlyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
FOGnounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOG--CONCLUSION "Can you make her out?"
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOG--CONCLUSION "Can you make her out?"
Hiram
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From this reading "What's that noise off there?" asked Hiram suddenly.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Stop that motor a minute, while I listen!"
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOG--CONCLUSION "Can you make her out?"
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading "Stop that motor a minute, while I listen!"
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOG--CONCLUSION "Can you make her out?"
MEETINGnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOG--CONCLUSION "Can you make her out?"
Merritt
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From this reading In compliance with Rob's order Merritt shut down the panting engine.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Stop that motor a minute, while I listen!"
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading "Stop that motor a minute, while I listen!"
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading "What's that noise off there?" asked Hiram suddenly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "What's that noise off there?" asked Hiram suddenly.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In compliance with Rob's order Merritt shut down the panting engine.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOG--CONCLUSION "Can you make her out?"
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading In compliance with Rob's order Merritt shut down the panting engine.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
Rob's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In compliance with Rob's order Merritt shut down the panting engine.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading In compliance with Rob's order Merritt shut down the panting engine.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
StopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop that motor a minute, while I listen!"
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "What's that noise off there?" asked Hiram suddenly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOG--CONCLUSION "Can you make her out?"
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "What's that noise off there?" asked Hiram suddenly.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that noise off there?" asked Hiram suddenly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Stop that motor a minute, while I listen!"
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Five pairs of eyes peered through the mist that hung like a white pall an every side of the Flying Fish.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In compliance with Rob's order Merritt shut down the panting engine.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A MEETING IN THE FOG--CONCLUSION "Can you make her out?"
