adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If I were you I would keep an eye on him.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
ascensionnounUS /əˈsenʃən/
(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
Carmen
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From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading What a very clever man he is!
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading If I were you I would keep an eye on him.”
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Your friend Mavick is here.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Your friend Mavick is here.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I were you I would keep an eye on him.”
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
how
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From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I were you I would keep an eye on him.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your friend Mavick is here.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If I were you I would keep an eye on him.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What a very clever man he is!
Mavick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If I were you I would keep an eye on him.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading What a very clever man he is!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I were you I would keep an eye on him.”
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a very clever man he is!
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mavick himself was puzzled to know whether Carmen really cared for Jack, or whether she was only interested as in a game, one of the things that amused her life to play, to see how far he would go, and to watch his ascension or his tumble.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Mavick would have been surprised if he had known that as a result of this wholly agreeable and confidential talk, Carmen wrote that night in a letter to her husband:
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I were you I would keep an eye on him.”
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your friend Mavick is here.
