AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "Would you mind saying that over again?"
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What's that, Wash?" asked Jack with a wink at Mark.
attainingverbUS /əˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
auditoryadjectiveUS /ˈɔːdɪtɔːri/
of or relating to the process of hearing
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
auricularadjective
of or relating to near the ear
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
circomlocution
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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "Not in de leastest, Massa Jack," replied the colored man.
combustionnounUS /kəmˈbʌstʃən/
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
contractionnounUS /kənˈtrækʃən/
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
contraptionnounUS /kənˈtræpʃən/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
fonoun
an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
Henderson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
HoldverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
impossibilitiness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading "What's that, Wash?" asked Jack with a wink at Mark.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
leastest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not in de leastest, Massa Jack," replied the colored man.
machinistsnounUS /məˈʃiːnɪsts/
plural of “machinist” — a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Not in de leastest, Massa Jack," replied the colored man.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "What's that, Wash?" asked Jack with a wink at Mark.
Massa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not in de leastest, Massa Jack," replied the colored man.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Would you mind saying that over again?"
monumentaladjectiveUS /ˌmɑːnjəˈmentəl/
relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
MYSTERIOUSadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not in de leastest, Massa Jack," replied the colored man.
nutritionnounUS /nuːˈtrɪʃən/
(physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
obnoun
a major river of western Siberia; flows generally northward and westward to the Gulf of Ob and the Kara Sea
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Would you mind saying that over again?"
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
professornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
prognostigate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not in de leastest, Massa Jack," replied the colored man.
Roumann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Would you mind saying that over again?"
sensibilitiesnounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪtiz/
plural of “sensibility” — mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
tnounUS /tiː/
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What's that, Wash?" asked Jack with a wink at Mark.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
THEFTnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
WashverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading "What's that, Wash?" asked Jack with a wink at Mark.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What I done intended to convey to de auditory sensibilities ob de auricular nerves ob do exterior contraption ob de--" "Hold on, Washington!" cried Professor Henderson with a laugh.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that, Wash?" asked Jack with a wink at Mark.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading "What's that, Wash?" asked Jack with a wink at Mark.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
Wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
yo
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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS THEFT "Would yo' kindly permit me t' prognostigate yo' attention fo' de monumental contraction of impossibilitiness in de circomlocution ob attaining de maximum nutrition ob internal combustion?" asked Washington White about an hour later, as he poked his head into the workshop, where the professor, the boys and Mr. Roumann, together with the machinists, were busily engaged.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would you mind saying that over again?"
