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 opened, and the bundles of bills turned out on a table.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "I will," agreed the aged president.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "I will," agreed the aged president.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Perhaps you'd better make an announcement to the crowd, Mr. Pendergast," suggested Mr. Swift.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading "Perhaps you'd better make an announcement to the crowd, Mr. Pendergast," suggested Mr. Swift.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
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 "Perhaps you'd better make an announcement to the crowd, Mr. Pendergast," suggested Mr. Swift.
BIGadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It was opened, and the bundles of bills turned out on a table.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading It was opened, and the bundles of bills turned out on a table.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "Perhaps you'd better make an announcement to the crowd, Mr. Pendergast," suggested Mr. Swift.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
depositorsnounUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtərz/
plural of “depositor” — a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will," agreed the aged president.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was opened, and the bundles of bills turned out on a table.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "Perhaps you'd better make an announcement to the crowd, Mr. Pendergast," suggested Mr. Swift.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
OFFadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was opened, and the bundles of bills turned out on a table.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was opened, and the bundles of bills turned out on a table.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
Pendergast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps you'd better make an announcement to the crowd, Mr. Pendergast," suggested Mr. Swift.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps you'd better make an announcement to the crowd, Mr. Pendergast," suggested Mr. Swift.
presidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading "I will," agreed the aged president.
RACEnounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Perhaps you'd better make an announcement to the crowd, Mr. Pendergast," suggested Mr. Swift.
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading "Perhaps you'd better make an announcement to the crowd, Mr. Pendergast," suggested Mr. Swift.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was opened, and the bundles of bills turned out on a table.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
TellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
tellersnounUS /ˈtelərz/
plural of “teller” — United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was opened, and the bundles of bills turned out on a table.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was opened, and the bundles of bills turned out on a table.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Tell them we now have cash enough to meet all demands, and that the bank will be kept open until every one is paid."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF TO THE BIG RACE From their task of handing out money to eager depositors, the wearied tellers looked up as Tom and Mr. Damon entered with the big valise crammed full of money.
you'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps you'd better make an announcement to the crowd, Mr. Pendergast," suggested Mr. Swift.
