adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
BRIGADEnounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading THE CHARGE OF THE PASTE BRIGADE Phil's plans were formed instantly.
BuildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
CHARGEverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE CHARGE OF THE PASTE BRIGADE Phil's plans were formed instantly.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE CHARGE OF THE PASTE BRIGADE Phil's plans were formed instantly.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The painter needed no further inducement.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading The painter needed no further inducement.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE CHARGE OF THE PASTE BRIGADE Phil's plans were formed instantly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The painter needed no further inducement.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The painter needed no further inducement.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHARGE OF THE PASTE BRIGADE Phil's plans were formed instantly.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
painter'snounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
possessive form of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
PASTEnounUS /peɪst/
any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
From this reading THE CHARGE OF THE PASTE BRIGADE Phil's plans were formed instantly.
Phil's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CHARGE OF THE PASTE BRIGADE Phil's plans were formed instantly.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE CHARGE OF THE PASTE BRIGADE Phil's plans were formed instantly.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
ReachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHARGE OF THE PASTE BRIGADE Phil's plans were formed instantly.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CHARGE OF THE PASTE BRIGADE Phil's plans were formed instantly.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He ran to a place where he had seen a painter's sign earlier in the day.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Reaching there he ordered the painter to send out to the Ward Building a gang of painters with their swinging platform, tackle and full equipment, telling the man briefly what was wanted of him after the apparatus reached the building in question.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now hurry it, and I'll double the price you ask if you get there and do the work I am asking of you."
