AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VAIN SEARCH The boys, with the old hunter, immediately began a search.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
Andy
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From this reading "Let's begin at the pilot house and work back," proposed Andy.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The broken plates looked as if they had been struck with a sledge hammer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Let's begin at the pilot house and work back," proposed Andy.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Let's begin at the pilot house and work back," proposed Andy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The broken plates looked as if they had been struck with a sledge hammer.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A VAIN SEARCH The boys, with the old hunter, immediately began a search.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Let's begin at the pilot house and work back," proposed Andy.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A VAIN SEARCH The boys, with the old hunter, immediately began a search.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The broken plates looked as if they had been struck with a sledge hammer.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The broken plates looked as if they had been struck with a sledge hammer.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading The broken plates looked as if they had been struck with a sledge hammer.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Let's begin at the pilot house and work back," proposed Andy.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading A VAIN SEARCH The boys, with the old hunter, immediately began a search.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The broken plates looked as if they had been struck with a sledge hammer.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A VAIN SEARCH The boys, with the old hunter, immediately began a search.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
Let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's begin at the pilot house and work back," proposed Andy.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The broken plates looked as if they had been struck with a sledge hammer.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A VAIN SEARCH The boys, with the old hunter, immediately began a search.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading "Let's begin at the pilot house and work back," proposed Andy.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
projectilenounUS /prəˈdʒektəl/
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Let's begin at the pilot house and work back," proposed Andy.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
SEARCHverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A VAIN SEARCH The boys, with the old hunter, immediately began a search.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading The broken plates looked as if they had been struck with a sledge hammer.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The broken plates looked as if they had been struck with a sledge hammer.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VAIN SEARCH The boys, with the old hunter, immediately began a search.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The broken plates looked as if they had been struck with a sledge hammer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
VAINadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A VAIN SEARCH The boys, with the old hunter, immediately began a search.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
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 Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once the adventurers got used to the different motion of the projectile, which was now falling in some unknown direction of its own weight and not forced onward by the power of the motor, they did not notice anything strange.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Washington was needed to aid the two scientific men, who quickly prepared to substitute new plates for the smashed ones.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A VAIN SEARCH The boys, with the old hunter, immediately began a search.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Let's begin at the pilot house and work back," proposed Andy.
