adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a safety device Tom had installed to prevent the motor running dry, and so being damaged.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I'll start the propellers now, Mr. Damon," said Tom, when the trouble had been remedied.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was a safety device Tom had installed to prevent the motor running dry, and so being damaged.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
CALLverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
cloggedadjectiveUS /klɔːɡd/
thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
cylindersnounUS /ˈsɪləndərz/
plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading It was a safety device Tom had installed to prevent the motor running dry, and so being damaged.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading "I'll start the propellers now, Mr. Damon," said Tom, when the trouble had been remedied.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading It was a safety device Tom had installed to prevent the motor running dry, and so being damaged.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It was a safety device Tom had installed to prevent the motor running dry, and so being damaged.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
feedverbUS /fiːd/
provide as food
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
feedsnounUS /fiːdz/
plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll start the propellers now, Mr. Damon," said Tom, when the trouble had been remedied.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading It was a safety device Tom had installed to prevent the motor running dry, and so being damaged.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a safety device Tom had installed to prevent the motor running dry, and so being damaged.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
missverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I'll start the propellers now, Mr. Damon," said Tom, when the trouble had been remedied.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I'll start the propellers now, Mr. Damon," said Tom, when the trouble had been remedied.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It was a safety device Tom had installed to prevent the motor running dry, and so being damaged.
propellersnounUS /prəˈpelərz/
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading "I'll start the propellers now, Mr. Damon," said Tom, when the trouble had been remedied.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
remedied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was a safety device Tom had installed to prevent the motor running dry, and so being damaged.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading It was a safety device Tom had installed to prevent the motor running dry, and so being damaged.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a safety device Tom had installed to prevent the motor running dry, and so being damaged.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I'll start the propellers now, Mr. Damon," said Tom, when the trouble had been remedied.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
TELEPHONEnounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of the oil feeds had become choked and this automatically cut down the gasoline supply, causing one or more cylinders to miss.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I'll start the propellers now, Mr. Damon," said Tom, when the trouble had been remedied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "I'll start the propellers now, Mr. Damon," said Tom, when the trouble had been remedied.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Once the clogged oil feed was cleared the motor ran as before, and just as silently, though, as Tom had said, he was not entirely satisfied with the quietness, but intended to do further work toward perfecting it.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE TELEPHONE CALL The defect in the motor which had caused Tom Swift to shut off the power and drift down to earth was soon remedied, once the young inventor began an examination of the craft.
