adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sounded as though there was a tremendous back-fire, or else the muffler blew up.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading "Don't know, exactly," was the answer, as Tom quickly shifted the rudders to correct the slanting fall of his craft.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
back-fire
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From this reading "Sounded as though there was a tremendous back-fire, or else the muffler blew up.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading "Sounded as though there was a tremendous back-fire, or else the muffler blew up.
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you take her down safely?"
correctverbUS /kərˈekt/
make right or correct
From this reading "Don't know, exactly," was the answer, as Tom quickly shifted the rudders to correct the slanting fall of his craft.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "Don't know, exactly," was the answer, as Tom quickly shifted the rudders to correct the slanting fall of his craft.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The engine is dead."
Don't
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From this reading "Don't know, exactly," was the answer, as Tom quickly shifted the rudders to correct the slanting fall of his craft.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Can you take her down safely?"
else
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From this reading "Sounded as though there was a tremendous back-fire, or else the muffler blew up.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The engine is dead."
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Don't know, exactly," was the answer, as Tom quickly shifted the rudders to correct the slanting fall of his craft.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Don't know, exactly," was the answer, as Tom quickly shifted the rudders to correct the slanting fall of his craft.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Can you take her down safely?"
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
inventor's
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From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The engine is dead."
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't know, exactly," was the answer, as Tom quickly shifted the rudders to correct the slanting fall of his craft.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
MARKSnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
mufflernounUS /ˈmʌflər/
a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
From this reading "Sounded as though there was a tremendous back-fire, or else the muffler blew up.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Sounded as though there was a tremendous back-fire, or else the muffler blew up.
QUEERadjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading "Don't know, exactly," was the answer, as Tom quickly shifted the rudders to correct the slanting fall of his craft.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
rudders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't know, exactly," was the answer, as Tom quickly shifted the rudders to correct the slanting fall of his craft.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "Can you take her down safely?"
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading "Don't know, exactly," was the answer, as Tom quickly shifted the rudders to correct the slanting fall of his craft.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading "Don't know, exactly," was the answer, as Tom quickly shifted the rudders to correct the slanting fall of his craft.
SoundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "Sounded as though there was a tremendous back-fire, or else the muffler blew up.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Can you take her down safely?"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Sounded as though there was a tremendous back-fire, or else the muffler blew up.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Sounded as though there was a tremendous back-fire, or else the muffler blew up.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading "Sounded as though there was a tremendous back-fire, or else the muffler blew up.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Sounded as though there was a tremendous back-fire, or else the muffler blew up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you take her down safely?"
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading QUEER MARKS "What happened?" cried Jackson to Tom, as he leaned forward in his seat which was in the rear of the young inventor's.
