adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
alarumnoun
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
explodeverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊd/
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
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From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
forsakeverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪk/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was too tightly wound to go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was too tightly wound to go.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
MARIAnounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
STIRSnounUS /stɜːrz/
plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading It was too tightly wound to go.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uncle Felix neither moved nor spoke, and the question, like a bomb that fails to explode, produced no result after considerable effort and expense.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was too tightly wound to go.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The boy looked down again at the alarum clock he had been trying to mend, and turned the handle.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was too tightly wound to go.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading MARIA STIRS "Uncle," he began with a rush lest his courage should forsake him, "where does everything come from?
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Everything in the world, I mean?"--then waited for an answer that did not come.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading It was too tightly wound to go.
