adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
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 The speed of the marvelous little motor-boat apparently was satisfactory to all concerned, except Sam.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On several occasions an impromptu race was had with the Varmint II.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The speed of the marvelous little motor-boat apparently was satisfactory to all concerned, except Sam.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The speed of the marvelous little motor-boat apparently was satisfactory to all concerned, except Sam.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It was plain to the occupants of each boat that their rival was dangerous.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading The speed of the marvelous little motor-boat apparently was satisfactory to all concerned, except Sam.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
Growlernoun
a speaker whose voice sounds like a growl
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On several occasions an impromptu race was had with the Varmint II.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading On several occasions an impromptu race was had with the Varmint II.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain to the occupants of each boat that their rival was dangerous.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The speed of the marvelous little motor-boat apparently was satisfactory to all concerned, except Sam.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The speed of the marvelous little motor-boat apparently was satisfactory to all concerned, except Sam.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
motor-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speed of the marvelous little motor-boat apparently was satisfactory to all concerned, except Sam.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading On several occasions an impromptu race was had with the Varmint II.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading It was plain to the occupants of each boat that their rival was dangerous.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain to the occupants of each boat that their rival was dangerous.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading It was plain to the occupants of each boat that their rival was dangerous.
SamnounUS /sæm/
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The speed of the marvelous little motor-boat apparently was satisfactory to all concerned, except Sam.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The speed of the marvelous little motor-boat apparently was satisfactory to all concerned, except Sam.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On several occasions an impromptu race was had with the Varmint II.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading The speed of the marvelous little motor-boat apparently was satisfactory to all concerned, except Sam.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was plain to the occupants of each boat that their rival was dangerous.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The speed of the marvelous little motor-boat apparently was satisfactory to all concerned, except Sam.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
VarmintnounUS /ˈvɑːrmɪnt/
an irritating or obnoxious person
From this reading On several occasions an impromptu race was had with the Varmint II.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SUMMONS IN THE NIGHT On each of the three days that followed, the Black Growler was sent over a part of the course which had been mapped out for the race.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He growled and protested that there was something wrong with the boat and declared that unless they kept a careful watch, other things that would be still worse might occur.
