adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
Bradner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is Bradner inside!"
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
ComingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Look, Dick!
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
DISTRICTnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading There is Bradner inside!"
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is Bradner inside!"
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
LookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look, Dick!
MININGnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
OFFadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is Bradner inside!"
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian curiosities, the boys halted to examine the objects, when Tom uttered a sudden cry.
Wumble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver.
