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The Radio Girls at Forest Lodge
The Radio Girls at Forest Lodge

Chapter XXI

Chapter 21 of The Radio Girls at Forest Lodge is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Margaret Penrose • Curated US English Learning Edition
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A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.
“If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.
“I can’t bear to think of my poor brother.
If only we could have found him before the fire started!”
“Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.
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The Radio Girls at Forest Lodge

Chapter XXI

Chapter 21 of The Radio Girls at Forest Lodge is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.
Line 2
“If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.
Line 3
“I can’t bear to think of my poor brother.
Line 4
If only we could have found him before the fire started!”
/ɪf ˈoʊnli wiː kʊd hæv faʊnd hɪm bɪˈfɔːr ðə ˈfaɪər ˈstɑːrtɪd/
Line 5
“Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

believing noun US /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading ““Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
chided verb US /ˈtʃaɪdɪd/

past form of “chide” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading ““Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fanned adjective US /fænd/

especially spread in a fan shape

From this reading ““If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
implored verb US /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading ““If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
imprisoned adjective US /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/

being in captivity

From this reading ““If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Radio noun US /ˈreɪdioʊ/

medium for communication

From this reading “A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shrinking noun US /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/

process or result of becoming less or smaller

From this reading ““If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
terrifying adjective US /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/

causing extreme terror

From this reading “A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

TERRIBLE BATTLE adjective + noun

In this reading “A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.”

269 times in 426,211 chapters
hot wind adjective + noun

In this reading ““If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.”

483 times in 426,211 chapters
go on verb + particle

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

In this reading ““Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.”

241,940 times in 426,211 chapters
very worst adjective + noun

In this reading ““Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.”

1,636 times in 426,211 chapters
before the door preposition + article + noun counted as “before … door”

In this reading “A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.”

4,343 times in 426,211 chapters
think of verb + particle

keep in mind for attention or consideration

In this reading ““I can’t bear to think of my poor brother.”

152,298 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 69

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Amy

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

Pending verification
armnounUS /ɑːrm/

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading “I can’t bear to think of my poor brother.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading “Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
breathnounUS /breθ/

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “I can’t bear to think of my poor brother.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
can't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I can’t bear to think of my poor brother.

Pending verification
chidedverbUS /ˈtʃaɪdɪd/

past form of “chide” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading “Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If only we could have found him before the fire started!”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Darry

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Pending verification
despairinglyadverb

with desperation

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
don't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

Pending verification
doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fannedadjectiveUS /fænd/

especially spread in a fan shape

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading If only we could have found him before the fire started!”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/

in a gradual manner

From this reading “Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GirlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If only we could have found him before the fire started!”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If only we could have found him before the fire started!”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I can’t bear to think of my poor brother.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/

being in captivity

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Jess

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

Pending verification
Jessie

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Pending verification
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I can’t bear to think of my poor brother.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Nell

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.

Pending verification
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading If only we could have found him before the fire started!”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pathnounUS /pæθ/

a course of conduct

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PleaseverbUS /pliːz/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “I can’t bear to think of my poor brother.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RadionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/

medium for communication

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/

process or result of becoming less or smaller

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading If only we could have found him before the fire started!”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora curated lexicon
TERRIBLEadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/

causing extreme terror

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I can’t bear to think of my poor brother.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “I can’t bear to think of my poor brother.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading “Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A TERRIBLE BATTLE “What shall we do about Darry?” cried Jessie, despairingly, as the Radio Girls stood arm in arm before the door of the lodge watching the terrifying progress of the fire.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
windnounUS /waɪnd/

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading “If he has been imprisoned in the path of that fire——” “Please, don’t, Jess!” implored Amy, shrinking back as a breath of hot wind fanned her face.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/

the least favorable outcome

From this reading “Don’t go on believing the very worst,” chided Nell, gently.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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