AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "I want to thank you for giving me a chance to start over again."
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Oh, that's all right," said Tom easily.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
Baxter
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From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I want to thank you for giving me a chance to start over again."
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "Oh, that's all right," said Tom easily.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
FORCEDadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading "I want to thank you for giving me a chance to start over again."
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to thank you for giving me a chance to start over again."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
JosephusnounUS /dʒoʊˈsiːfəs/
Jewish general who led the revolt of the Jews against the Romans and then wrote a history of those events (37-100)
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
LANDINGnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I want to thank you for giving me a chance to start over again."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
Ned
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From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, that's all right," said Tom easily.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I want to thank you for giving me a chance to start over again."
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Oh, that's all right," said Tom easily.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
Shopton
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From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I want to thank you for giving me a chance to start over again."
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "I want to thank you for giving me a chance to start over again."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, that's all right," said Tom easily.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FORCED LANDING Josephus Baxter seemed to have recovered some of his spirits after his narrow escape from death in the fireworks factory blaze.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to thank you for giving me a chance to start over again."
warenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading He greeted Tom and Ned with a smile as they entered the improvised laboratory he had been able to set up in what had once been a factory for the making of wooden ware, an industry that, for some reason, did not flourish in Shopton.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm glad to see you, Mr. Swift," said the chemist, who seemed to have aged several years in the few weeks that had intervened since the fire.
