adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Don't you know that I am a friend?”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What is the matter, you fool?” he demanded.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Don't you know that I am a friend?”
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading Random was so exasperated by her stupidity that he shook her.
fetchingadjectiveUS /ˈfetʃɪŋ/
very attractive; capturing interest
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
foolnounUS /fuːl/
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “What is the matter, you fool?” he demanded.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Don't you know that I am a friend?”
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
gaspedverbUS /ɡæspt/
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Random was so exasperated by her stupidity that he shook her.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Don't you know that I am a friend?”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is the matter, you fool?” he demanded.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Don't you know that I am a friend?”
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What is the matter, you fool?” he demanded.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
RandomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading Random was so exasperated by her stupidity that he shook her.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
s-i-r
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
screamingadjectiveUS /ˈskriːmɪŋ/
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
shakingnounUS /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Random was so exasperated by her stupidity that he shook her.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Random was so exasperated by her stupidity that he shook her.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading Random was so exasperated by her stupidity that he shook her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jane was still being held by Sir Frank at the floor, and was still screaming, fully convinced that her captor was a burglar, in spite of having recognized him by his voice.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is the matter, you fool?” he demanded.
Y-e-s
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Y-e-s, s-i-r,” gasped Jane, fetching her breath again after the shaking; “but go for the police.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What is the matter, you fool?” he demanded.
