adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll tell Andy Sudds to keep on guard with his rifle," suggested Mark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It would not do to have a lot of curious people out here."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It would not do to have a lot of curious people out here."
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "We'll tell Andy Sudds to keep on guard with his rifle," suggested Mark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would not do to have a lot of curious people out here."
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It would not do to have a lot of curious people out here."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We'll tell Andy Sudds to keep on guard with his rifle," suggested Mark.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Oh, you needn't worry about that," replied Jack.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "We'll tell Andy Sudds to keep on guard with his rifle," suggested Mark.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading It would not do to have a lot of curious people out here."
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "We'll tell Andy Sudds to keep on guard with his rifle," suggested Mark.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
needn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, you needn't worry about that," replied Jack.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, you needn't worry about that," replied Jack.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It would not do to have a lot of curious people out here."
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It would not do to have a lot of curious people out here."
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
projectilenounUS /prəˈdʒektəl/
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, you needn't worry about that," replied Jack.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading "We'll tell Andy Sudds to keep on guard with his rifle," suggested Mark.
Roumann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
SPEEDverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
Sudds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll tell Andy Sudds to keep on guard with his rifle," suggested Mark.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "We'll tell Andy Sudds to keep on guard with his rifle," suggested Mark.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "We'll tell Andy Sudds to keep on guard with his rifle," suggested Mark.
TERRIFICadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll tell Andy Sudds to keep on guard with his rifle," suggested Mark.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We have built several things in the shop here, and no one ever knew about them until we were ready to have them start off."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We'll tell Andy Sudds to keep on guard with his rifle," suggested Mark.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
worryverbUS /ˈwɜːri/
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "Oh, you needn't worry about that," replied Jack.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would not do to have a lot of curious people out here."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AT TERRIFIC SPEED "Now, boys," remarked Mr. Roumann one morning about a week after work had been in progress on the projectile, "I did not mention it, of course, but I hope you will not let it become known in the village that we are constructing a machine in which to proceed to Mars.
