AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
bicyclesnounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
brakenounUS /breɪk/
a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading "But I couldn't help the brake breaking," pleaded the general utility man.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I couldn't help the brake breaking," pleaded the general utility man.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But I couldn't help the brake breaking," pleaded the general utility man.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
folksnounUS /foʊks/
your parents
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
FOUNDverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "But I couldn't help the brake breaking," pleaded the general utility man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "But I couldn't help the brake breaking," pleaded the general utility man.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I couldn't help the brake breaking," pleaded the general utility man.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was an outrageous piece of work," he said.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "But I couldn't help the brake breaking," pleaded the general utility man.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
outrageousadjectiveUS /aʊˈtreɪdʒəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading "It was an outrageous piece of work," he said.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "It was an outrageous piece of work," he said.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading "But I couldn't help the brake breaking," pleaded the general utility man.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
Putnam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It was an outrageous piece of work," he said.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
TRAILnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A TRAIL IS FOUND AND LOST By this time several carriages had come up, also a number of folks on bicycles and on foot, and to all of these the situation had to be explained.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading "But I couldn't help the brake breaking," pleaded the general utility man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the last to put in an appearance was Captain Putnam, and he was at once all attention, and desired to know how seriously Dick and Frank were injured.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Still, to be fair, we must admit that the broken brake is largely responsible for what happened, after the start down hill was made."
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "It was an outrageous piece of work," he said.
