adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "But it won't do them any good.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They must be quite excited."
BlessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading "Bless my bullet pouch!" cried Mr. Damon.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading "Bless my bullet pouch!" cried Mr. Damon.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Bless my bullet pouch!" cried Mr. Damon.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading "Bless my bullet pouch!" cried Mr. Damon.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But it won't do them any good.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading "They must be quite excited."
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "But it won't do them any good.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
HURRICANEnounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it won't do them any good.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Bless my bullet pouch!" cried Mr. Damon.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "They must be quite excited."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Bless my bullet pouch!" cried Mr. Damon.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
pouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading "Bless my bullet pouch!" cried Mr. Damon.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "They must be quite excited."
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
Shouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
slantverbUS /slænt/
lie obliquely
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
sliversnounUS /ˈslɪvərz/
plural of “sliver” — a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "But it won't do them any good.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They must be quite excited."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
veeringnounUS /ˈvɪrɪŋ/
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading IN THE HURRICANE There was a volley of shots from the prison guards, and the flashes of the rifles cut bright slivers of flame in the darkness, but, so rapidly did the airship go up, veering off on a wide slant, under the skillful guidance of Tom that the shots did no harm.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But it won't do them any good.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Shouldn't wonder," calmly observed Ned, as he went to help his chum in managing the airship.
