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From this reading “A shell from the _U_-33!” exclaimed von Schoenvorts.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “What can be after signifyin’?” queried Olson.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “What can be after signifyin’?” queried Olson.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “What can be after signifyin’?” queried Olson.
carcassnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəs/
the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading Drop that carcass,” I directed the men carrying the meat, “and follow me!”
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Drop that carcass,” I directed the men carrying the meat, “and follow me!”
detonationnounUS /ˌdetəˈneɪʃən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Drop that carcass,” I directed the men carrying the meat, “and follow me!”
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
DropverbUS /drɑːp/
let fall to the ground
From this reading Drop that carcass,” I directed the men carrying the meat, “and follow me!”
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “A shell from the _U_-33!” exclaimed von Schoenvorts.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Drop that carcass,” I directed the men carrying the meat, “and follow me!”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “A shell from the _U_-33!” exclaimed von Schoenvorts.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Drop that carcass,” I directed the men carrying the meat, “and follow me!”
meatnounUS /miːt/
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Drop that carcass,” I directed the men carrying the meat, “and follow me!”
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Drop that carcass,” I directed the men carrying the meat, “and follow me!”
Olson
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From this reading “What can be after signifyin’?” queried Olson.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “What can be after signifyin’?” queried Olson.
Schoenvorts
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From this reading “A shell from the _U_-33!” exclaimed von Schoenvorts.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading “A shell from the _U_-33!” exclaimed von Schoenvorts.
signifyin
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From this reading “What can be after signifyin’?” queried Olson.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Drop that carcass,” I directed the men carrying the meat, “and follow me!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading “A shell from the _U_-33!” exclaimed von Schoenvorts.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “They are in trouble,” I answered for all, “and it’s up to us to get back to them.
von
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From this reading “A shell from the _U_-33!” exclaimed von Schoenvorts.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we strolled slowly back toward the boat, planning and discussing this, we were suddenly startled by a loud and unmistakable detonation.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What can be after signifyin’?” queried Olson.
