adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am very glad to meet you once more, Mr. Swift.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “But perhaps he won't care to go,” thought Tom.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am very glad to meet you once more, Mr. Swift.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “But perhaps he won't care to go,” thought Tom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was undeceived a moment later, however, for the scientist remarked:
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am very glad to meet you once more, Mr. Swift.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was undeceived a moment later, however, for the scientist remarked:
makersnounUS /ˈmeɪkərz/
plural of “maker” — a person who makes things
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading I am very glad to meet you once more, Mr. Swift.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading He was undeceived a moment later, however, for the scientist remarked:
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am very glad to meet you once more, Mr. Swift.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading I am very glad to meet you once more, Mr. Swift.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading “But perhaps he won't care to go,” thought Tom.
predictingverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/
show unwillingness towards
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He was undeceived a moment later, however, for the scientist remarked:
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “But perhaps he won't care to go,” thought Tom.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
undeceivedadjective
freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
From this reading He was undeceived a moment later, however, for the scientist remarked:
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
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 He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom Swift was a most generous lad, but when he saw that Mr. Damon had with him Mr. Parker, the gloomy scientist, who seemed to take delight in predicting disasters, our hero's spirits were not exactly of the best.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But perhaps he won't care to go,” thought Tom.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have much preferred not to take Mr. Parker on the quest for the diamond makers, but, since Mr. Damon had mentioned it, he did not see how he could very well refuse.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am very glad to meet you once more, Mr. Swift.
