adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had no objections to fighting on the side of rascals, or against rascals.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
fellow-conspirators
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From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading He had no objections to fighting on the side of rascals, or against rascals.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
helplessadjectiveUS /ˈhelpləs/
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
lootnounUS /luːt/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
make-believe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had no objections to fighting on the side of rascals, or against rascals.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading He had no objections to fighting on the side of rascals, or against rascals.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had no objections to fighting on the side of rascals, or against rascals.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had no objections to fighting on the side of rascals, or against rascals.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had no objections to fighting on the side of rascals, or against rascals.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading He had no objections to fighting on the side of rascals, or against rascals.
requisitionnounUS /ˌrekwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
robverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had no objections to fighting on the side of rascals, or against rascals.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
templenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had no objections to fighting on the side of rascals, or against rascals.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a perplexing position, and Gordon turned it over and over in his mind.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But that their bravery was of the kind which would make them hesitate to rob and deceive a helpless girl he very much doubted; for he knew that even the bravest of warriors on their way to battle will requisition a herd of cattle or stop to loot a temple.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He objected to them only in the calmer moments of private life; and as he was of course ignorant that the expedition was only a make-believe, he felt a certain respect for his fellow-conspirators as men who were willing to stake their lives for a chance of better fortune.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had it not been that Miss Carson had a part in it he would have enjoyed the adventure, as an adventure, keenly.
