adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few moments there was silence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
Archie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few moments there was silence.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few moments there was silence.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
Hervey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
LucynounUS /ˈluːsi/
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
Moliere'snounUS /moʊˈljerz/
possessive form of “moliere” — French author of sophisticated comedies (1622-1673)
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments there was silence.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
Pedro's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
PeruviannounUS /pərˈuːviən/
a native or inhabitant of Peru
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
sailornounUS /ˈseɪlər/
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
sardonicadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪk/
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For a few moments there was silence.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a few moments there was silence.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As for the Peruvian and the skipper, they were both on their feet, eyeing one another like two fighting dogs.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
Vasa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Perhaps the little man had progressed beyond the point of being surprised at anything, or, like, Moliere's hero, was only surprised at finding virtue in unexpected places.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a few moments there was silence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lucy and Archie sat still, as they were too much surprised by Don Pedro's recognition of Captain Hervey as the Swedish sailor Vasa to move or speak.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the Professor did not seem to be greatly astonished, and the sole sound which broke the stillness was his sardonic chuckle.
