adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It seems to be the only way.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Do you think you can do it, Tom Swift?"
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "I'm sure of it, as far as my electric car is concerned," replied the young inventor.
CASHnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
clamoringnounUS /ˈklæmərɪŋ/
loud and persistent outcry from many people
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "I'm sure of it, as far as my electric car is concerned," replied the young inventor.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you think you can do it, Tom Swift?"
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading "I'm sure of it, as far as my electric car is concerned," replied the young inventor.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I'm sure of it, as far as my electric car is concerned," replied the young inventor.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure of it, as far as my electric car is concerned," replied the young inventor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading "I'm sure of it, as far as my electric car is concerned," replied the young inventor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm sure of it, as far as my electric car is concerned," replied the young inventor.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm sure of it, as far as my electric car is concerned," replied the young inventor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "It seems to be the only way.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
Pendergast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
presidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm sure of it, as far as my electric car is concerned," replied the young inventor.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
seconding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to be the only way.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure of it, as far as my electric car is concerned," replied the young inventor.
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Do you think you can do it, Tom Swift?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Do you think you can do it, Tom Swift?"
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AFTER THE CASH Tom's proposal as a way out of the difficulty, and the prompt seconding of it by Mr. Damon, seemed to deprive the other bank officials, Mr. Swift included, of the power of speech for a few moments.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Then, as there came to the room where the scene had taken place, the sound of the mob outside, clamoring for cash, Mr. Pendergast, the president, remarked in a low voice:
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you think you can do it, Tom Swift?"
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I'm sure of it, as far as my electric car is concerned," replied the young inventor.
