AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I wonder what he's saying?"
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
can't
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From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
CorundumnounUS /kərˈʌndəm/
very hard mineral used as an abrasive
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
he's
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From this reading But I wonder what he's saying?"
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I wonder what he's saying?"
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
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 "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
MARVELOUSadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
MuchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
ProbablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
SayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But I wonder what he's saying?"
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
SilexnounUS /ˈsɪləks/
a pure form of finely ground silica
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
SUBSTANCEnounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Much interest was manifested by the throng, and even those on the platform, who seemed to be members of a sort of council or governing body, could not restrain their interest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Probably telling his people about us," replied Mark, and this seemed to be so, for Silex Corundum, as they later learned was the name of the ruler of Mars, frequently motioned toward the adventurers, who stood in a group in front of the platform.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A MARVELOUS SUBSTANCE "Say, that's a good way to have a building," observed Jack in a low voice to his chum.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But I wonder what he's saying?"
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Those who can't get in can see just as well what's going on as if they were here.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading But I wonder what he's saying?"
