adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
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 TOM IS WORRIED "Steady, all!" came in even tones from Tom Swift.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not for an instant had he lost his composure.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
bulgeverbUS /bʌldʒ/
swell or protrude outwards
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TOM IS WORRIED "Steady, all!" came in even tones from Tom Swift.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Not for an instant had he lost his composure.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
endangerverbUS /enˈdeɪndʒər/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading TOM IS WORRIED "Steady, all!" came in even tones from Tom Swift.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for an instant had he lost his composure.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TOM IS WORRIED "Steady, all!" came in even tones from Tom Swift.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
gunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not for an instant had he lost his composure.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not for an instant had he lost his composure.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not for an instant had he lost his composure.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM IS WORRIED "Steady, all!" came in even tones from Tom Swift.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Not for an instant had he lost his composure.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM IS WORRIED "Steady, all!" came in even tones from Tom Swift.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Not for an instant had he lost his composure.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for an instant had he lost his composure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
propeller-blade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
SteadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading TOM IS WORRIED "Steady, all!" came in even tones from Tom Swift.
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading TOM IS WORRIED "Steady, all!" came in even tones from Tom Swift.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
thrashingnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading Above the noise of the machinery in the motor room could be heard the thrashing and banging of the broken or loose propeller-blade.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
TOMnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading TOM IS WORRIED "Steady, all!" came in even tones from Tom Swift.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading TOM IS WORRIED "Steady, all!" came in even tones from Tom Swift.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For it was an accident, that much was certain, and one that might endanger the lives of all on board.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just what its condition was, could not be told, as a bulge of the gas bag hid it from the view of those gathered about the gun, which was about to be fired when the alarm was given.
WORRIEDadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading TOM IS WORRIED "Steady, all!" came in even tones from Tom Swift.
