adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
ANDY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
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 NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
CloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
DurbannounUS /ˈdɜːrbən/
a port city in eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean; resort and industrial center
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Why," inquired Tom.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
NEWSnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
skyship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
Swift'snounUS /swɪfts/
possessive form of “swift” — United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
swifteradjectiveUS /ˈswɪftər/
comparative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NEWS FROM ANDY Tom Swift's former airship, the Red Cloud, had been such a fine craft, and had done such good service that he thought, in building a successor, that he could do no better than to follow the design of the skyship which had been destroyed in the ice caves.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why," inquired Tom.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In general the Black Hawk would be on the lines of the Red Cloud but it would be smaller and lighter and would also be capable of swifter motion.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You want it so that it will rise and descend quickly and at sharp angles," said Mr. Durban.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But, on talking with the old elephant hunter, and learning something of the peculiarities of the African jungle the young inventor decided on certain changes.
