adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
BLAZINGadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading He quickly reviewed, mentally, the composition of the chemical compound.
chemicalsnounUS /ˈkemɪkəlz/
plural of “chemical” — material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading He quickly reviewed, mentally, the composition of the chemical compound.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading He quickly reviewed, mentally, the composition of the chemical compound.
containernounUS /kənˈteɪnər/
any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading So he wanted this experiment to succeed.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading He quickly reviewed, mentally, the composition of the chemical compound.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading He quickly reviewed, mentally, the composition of the chemical compound.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading He quickly reviewed, mentally, the composition of the chemical compound.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he wanted this experiment to succeed.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading So he wanted this experiment to succeed.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So he wanted this experiment to succeed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
TREEnounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to make sure, in his own mind, that he had done everything possible to insure the success of his undertaking.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE BLAZING TREE Tom Swift hesitated a moment before giving the final word that would send the metal container of powerful chemicals down into the midst of the crackling flames.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young inventor never attempted the solution of any problem without going into it with his whole energy.
