adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Johnston followed his guide to a flying machine outside.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Where are you taking me?” he asked desperately.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Where are you taking me?” he asked desperately.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading “Where are you taking me?” he asked desperately.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the officer did not seem to hear the question.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading Johnston followed his guide to a flying machine outside.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Johnston followed his guide to a flying machine outside.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Johnston followed his guide to a flying machine outside.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But the officer did not seem to hear the question.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Johnston followed his guide to a flying machine outside.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
JohnstonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstən/
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading Johnston followed his guide to a flying machine outside.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Johnston followed his guide to a flying machine outside.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Where are you taking me?” he asked desperately.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Johnston followed his guide to a flying machine outside.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But the officer did not seem to hear the question.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the officer did not seem to hear the question.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Where are you taking me?” he asked desperately.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
Thorndyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Johnston followed his guide to a flying machine outside.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hesitated an instant, as the officer was holding the door open, and looked back toward the conservatory; but he could not see Thorndyke.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where are you taking me?” he asked desperately.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was motioning to a tall man of athletic build who wore a dark blue uniform and who came hastily forward and pushed the American into the machine.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where are you taking me?” he asked desperately.
