adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
CARRYverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
conspiratornounUS /kənˈspɪrətər/
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
DIRECTIONSnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Where have you placed it?”
PROPHETnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He spoke in a low voice, not unlike that of a confirmed conspirator, and glanced rather furtively around him, as if afraid of being overheard.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE PROPHET BEGINS TO CARRY OUT HIS DIRECTIONS “Mr. Ferdinand,” said the Prophet the same evening, after he had dressed for dinner, “what has become of the telescope?”
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Where have you placed it?”
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, yes.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where have you placed it?”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have removed it, sir, according to your orders,” replied Mr. Ferdinand, also displaying some uneasiness.
