6
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From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "We'll give him a surprise," said Sam, and so it was agreed.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
Baxter
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From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
candiesnounUS /ˈkændiz/
plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
delegatedverbUS /ˈdeləɡeɪtəd/
past form of “delegate” — transfer power to someone
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
DormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
EXPLOSIONnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
FUNnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "We'll give him a surprise," said Sam, and so it was agreed.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We'll give him a surprise," said Sam, and so it was agreed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We'll give him a surprise," said Sam, and so it was agreed.
kite-flying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
layoutnounUS /ˈleɪaʊt/
a plan or design of something that is laid out
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
nettedadjectiveUS /ˈnetɪd/
having open interstices or resembling a web
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
PassingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
rightfullyadverbUS /ˈraɪtfəli/
by right
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We'll give him a surprise," said Sam, and so it was agreed.
SamnounUS /sæm/
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We'll give him a surprise," said Sam, and so it was agreed.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "We'll give him a surprise," said Sam, and so it was agreed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But none came, and they rightfully surmised that, for the time being, Dan Baxter had made good his escape.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading FUN AND AN EXPLOSION Several days slipped by, and the boys waited anxiously for some news from the authorities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll give him a surprise," said Sam, and so it was agreed.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Passing around the hat netted exactly three dollars and a quarter, and Tom, Sam, and Fred Garrison were delegated to purchase the candies, cake, and ice cream which were to constitute the spread.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On account of the disastrous ending to the kite-flying match, many had supposed that the feast in Dormitory No. 6 was not to come off, but Sam, Tom, Frank, and several others got their heads together and prepared for a "layout" for the following Wednesday, which would be Dick's birthday.
