announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Do you mean you are going to hunt for that man on the rocks?” asked Ned.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you mean you are going to hunt for that man on the rocks?” asked Ned.
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 Blowitz says it was he who called to us, but I know better.
Blowitz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, I think he fell; or was pushed over by Blowitz.
boathousenounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Blowitz says it was he who called to us, but I know better.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Yes, I think he fell; or was pushed over by Blowitz.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was no mistaking that call for help.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Blowitz says it was he who called to us, but I know better.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you mean you are going to hunt for that man on the rocks?” asked Ned.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading “Yes, I think he fell; or was pushed over by Blowitz.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “Do you mean you are going to hunt for that man on the rocks?” asked Ned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There was no mistaking that call for help.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading “Do you mean you are going to hunt for that man on the rocks?” asked Ned.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, I think he fell; or was pushed over by Blowitz.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Blowitz says it was he who called to us, but I know better.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Blowitz says it was he who called to us, but I know better.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Do you mean you are going to hunt for that man on the rocks?” asked Ned.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading There was no mistaking that call for help.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Do you mean you are going to hunt for that man on the rocks?” asked Ned.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Yes, I think he fell; or was pushed over by Blowitz.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Yes, I think he fell; or was pushed over by Blowitz.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading “Yes, I think he fell; or was pushed over by Blowitz.
RippernounUS /ˈrɪpər/
a murderer who slashes the victims with a knife
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
ROCKSnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Blowitz says it was he who called to us, but I know better.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Do you mean you are going to hunt for that man on the rocks?” asked Ned.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no mistaking that call for help.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Yes, I think he fell; or was pushed over by Blowitz.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Blowitz says it was he who called to us, but I know better.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN ON THE ROCKS Jerry’s announcement was news to his chums, for he had given them no hint of his intentions as the _Ripper_ was nearing the boathouse.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Blowitz says it was he who called to us, but I know better.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I think he fell; or was pushed over by Blowitz.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you mean you are going to hunt for that man on the rocks?” asked Ned.
