AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
bawledverbUS /bɔːld/
past form of “bawl” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
can't
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From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
candlelightnounUS /ˈkændəllaɪt/
the light provided by a burning candle
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
capering
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From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
Crickledon
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From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Tinnnan's house was inquired for.
frontingverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
half-sprawl
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From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Tinnnan's house was inquired for.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Who's that for Tinman, I wonder?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Mr. Tinnnan's house was inquired for.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
labours
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From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Tinnnan's house was inquired for.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
planing
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From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
sea-beach
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From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
StoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
Tinman
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From this reading Who's that for Tinman, I wonder?"
Tinnnan's
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From this reading Mr. Tinnnan's house was inquired for.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
TurnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Crickledon left off planing; at half-sprawl over the board, he bawled out, "Turn to the right; right ahead; can't mistake it."
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
whiting-pout
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From this reading He nodded to one of the cronies intent on watching his labours: "Not unless they mean to be bait for whiting-pout.
Who's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who's that for Tinman, I wonder?"
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Who's that for Tinman, I wonder?"
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading A carriage Stopped short in the ray of candlelight that was fitfully and feebly capering on the windy blackness outside the open workshop of Crickledon, the carpenter, fronting the sea-beach.
