adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They all know me, and those who don't are watching for me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They all know me, and those who don't are watching for me.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Not if you want this case to go any further.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They all know me, and those who don't are watching for me.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
CartonnounUS /ˈkɑːrtən/
the quantity contained in a carton
From this reading "Most certainly not," said Carton emphatically.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Not if you want this case to go any further.
cellarsnounUS /ˈselərz/
plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Most certainly not," said Carton emphatically.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
cyclonenounUS /sɪˈkloʊn/
(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They all know me, and those who don't are watching for me.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "Most certainly not," said Carton emphatically.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
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 "Not if you want this case to go any further.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Not if you want this case to go any further.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Not if you want this case to go any further.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They all know me, and those who don't are watching for me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They all know me, and those who don't are watching for me.
MostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Most certainly not," said Carton emphatically.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Most certainly not," said Carton emphatically.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
QueensnounUS /kwiːnz/
a borough of New York City
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Most certainly not," said Carton emphatically.
scurryverbUS /ˈskɜːri/
to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the contrary, if you are going to start there I had better execute a flank movement in Queens or Jersey to divert attention.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all know me, and those who don't are watching for me.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Not if you want this case to go any further.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They all know me, and those who don't are watching for me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Not if you want this case to go any further.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Not if you want this case to go any further.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading They all know me, and those who don't are watching for me.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading They all know me, and those who don't are watching for me.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Why, I can't walk around a corner now without a general scurry for the cyclone cellars.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Not if you want this case to go any further.
