AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
aeronautnoun
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading "Of course she does," replied the aeronaut.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How high up are we?" asked Tom.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How high up are we?" asked Tom.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
CollidingverbUS /kəˈlaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course she does," replied the aeronaut.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course she does," replied the aeronaut.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
getsnounUS /ɡets/
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "How high up are we?" asked Tom.
How
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From this reading "How high up are we?" asked Tom.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course she does," replied the aeronaut.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Of course she does," replied the aeronaut.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
scootverbUS /skuːt/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
SharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
smoothernounUS /ˈsmuːðər/
a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
switchesnounUS /ˈswɪtʃəz/
plural of “switch” — control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Of course she does," replied the aeronaut.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
TowernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "How high up are we?" asked Tom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "How high up are we?" asked Tom.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
We're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We're making pretty good speed, but we'll do better when the motor gets to running smoother."
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Colliding With A Tower "She seems to work," observed Tom, looking from where he was stationed near some electrical switches, toward Mr. Sharp.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I knew it would, but I wasn't so sure that it would scoot along in this fashion.
