AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I can just about figure out what happened," said Ned Newton to Tom, when told of the circumstances.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can just about figure out what happened," said Ned Newton to Tom, when told of the circumstances.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I can just about figure out what happened," said Ned Newton to Tom, when told of the circumstances.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading The new safe was more complicated, and Tom felt that his plans, specifications, and formulae which he had worked out were in less danger.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The new safe was more complicated, and Tom felt that his plans, specifications, and formulae which he had worked out were in less danger.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The new safe was more complicated, and Tom felt that his plans, specifications, and formulae which he had worked out were in less danger.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "I can just about figure out what happened," said Ned Newton to Tom, when told of the circumstances.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
formulaenounUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪ/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading The new safe was more complicated, and Tom felt that his plans, specifications, and formulae which he had worked out were in less danger.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can just about figure out what happened," said Ned Newton to Tom, when told of the circumstances.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
insuringverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “insure” — be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "I can just about figure out what happened," said Ned Newton to Tom, when told of the circumstances.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The new safe was more complicated, and Tom felt that his plans, specifications, and formulae which he had worked out were in less danger.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
mudnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
Ned
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From this reading "I can just about figure out what happened," said Ned Newton to Tom, when told of the circumstances.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading "I can just about figure out what happened," said Ned Newton to Tom, when told of the circumstances.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The new safe was more complicated, and Tom felt that his plans, specifications, and formulae which he had worked out were in less danger.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can just about figure out what happened," said Ned Newton to Tom, when told of the circumstances.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
specificationsnounUS /ˌspesəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “specification” — a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
From this reading The new safe was more complicated, and Tom felt that his plans, specifications, and formulae which he had worked out were in less danger.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
TakingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The new safe was more complicated, and Tom felt that his plans, specifications, and formulae which he had worked out were in less danger.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I can just about figure out what happened," said Ned Newton to Tom, when told of the circumstances.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He made some changes in his shop, and took Jackson in to help on the new machine, thus insuring perfect secrecy as the apparatus developed.
TRIPnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The new safe was more complicated, and Tom felt that his plans, specifications, and formulae which he had worked out were in less danger.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A NIGHT TRIP Taking a lesson from what had happened, Tom was very much more careful in the following experiments on his new, silent motor.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "I can just about figure out what happened," said Ned Newton to Tom, when told of the circumstances.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Tom also changed the safe in which he kept his plans, for the one he had used previous to the episode in which Bower and the stranger who took the mud bath figured, was one the combination of which could easily be ascertained by an expert.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The new safe was more complicated, and Tom felt that his plans, specifications, and formulae which he had worked out were in less danger.
