AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
accentedadjectiveUS /ˈæksentɪd/
(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
AdonisnounUS /əˈdɑːnəs/
any handsome young man
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Don't you want to take a sail?" asked the Greek youth of his fair companion.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
clamoringnounUS /ˈklæmərɪŋ/
loud and persistent outcry from many people
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Don't you want to take a sail?" asked the Greek youth of his fair companion.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
dimpledverbUS /ˈdɪmpəld/
past form of “dimple” — mark with, or as if with, dimples
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
DISCOVERYnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't you want to take a sail?" asked the Greek youth of his fair companion.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Don't you want to take a sail?" asked the Greek youth of his fair companion.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading "Don't you want to take a sail?" asked the Greek youth of his fair companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must leave that for the others."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Oh, no, indeed, thank you.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
Kimball
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading I must leave that for the others."
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
merrymakers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must leave that for the others."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh, no, indeed, thank you.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, no, indeed, thank you.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must leave that for the others."
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
picturesquenessnoun
the quality of being strikingly expressive or vivid
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
RosebudnounUS /ˈroʊzbəd/
the bud of a rose
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "Don't you want to take a sail?" asked the Greek youth of his fair companion.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
STRANGEadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Don't you want to take a sail?" asked the Greek youth of his fair companion.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Oh, no, indeed, thank you.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I must leave that for the others."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Don't you want to take a sail?" asked the Greek youth of his fair companion.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY Adonis and Rosebud sat for a while at the side of the miniature lake, where the pretty little lights dimpled in the placid waters, and where now a score of merrymakers were clamoring for a ride in the tiny launch which Jack Kimball and his chums, Ed and Walter, had rigged up, in order to add picturesqueness to the fete.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "You must?" and he accented the last word, as if to penetrate her disguise by this act of deference to the "others."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you want to take a sail?" asked the Greek youth of his fair companion.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Don't you want to take a sail?" asked the Greek youth of his fair companion.
