AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
AIRnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading This seemed to amuse them, and brought only smiles to their faces.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Teddy, however, was not appeased.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
bandstandnounUS /ˈbændstænd/
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This seemed to amuse them, and brought only smiles to their faces.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
drummernounUS /ˈdrʌmər/
someone who plays a drum
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
getting-even
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From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Teddy, however, was not appeased.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Teddy, however, was not appeased.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading This seemed to amuse them, and brought only smiles to their faces.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
revengenounUS /riˈvendʒ/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seemed to amuse them, and brought only smiles to their faces.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading This seemed to amuse them, and brought only smiles to their faces.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading That afternoon, during the performance, Teddy began his getting-even process by standing in front of the bandstand between his acts, and making faces at the musicians.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Teddy, however, was not appeased.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This seemed to amuse them, and brought only smiles to their faces.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This seemed to amuse them, and brought only smiles to their faces.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed to amuse them, and brought only smiles to their faces.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CAPTURE IN THE AIR Fortunately, the band carried a new set of heads for the drum, and the contribution of the boys served to restore the offended musicians to good nature.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Teddy, however, was not appeased.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading That youngster vowed that he would take revenge on the bass drummer at the very first opportunity.
