AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading "I think it can be done, Ned," was the quiet answer of the young inventor.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think it can be done, Ned," was the quiet answer of the young inventor.
BIGadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
don't
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From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I think it can be done, Ned," was the quiet answer of the young inventor.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
GUNnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
HoldverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Now I'll just show you--" "Hold on, Tom.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
how
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From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
I'll
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From this reading "Now I'll just show you--" "Hold on, Tom.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading "I think it can be done, Ned," was the quiet answer of the young inventor.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it can be done, Ned," was the quiet answer of the young inventor.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "Now I'll just show you--" "Hold on, Tom.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
Ned
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From this reading "I think it can be done, Ned," was the quiet answer of the young inventor.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now I'll just show you--" "Hold on, Tom.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I think it can be done, Ned," was the quiet answer of the young inventor.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "I think it can be done, Ned," was the quiet answer of the young inventor.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Now I'll just show you--" "Hold on, Tom.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it can be done, Ned," was the quiet answer of the young inventor.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up from some drawings on the table in the office of one of his shops.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think it can be done, Ned," was the quiet answer of the young inventor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PLANNING A BIG GUN "BUT, Tom, I don't see how in the world you can ever hope to make a bigger gun than that."
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I think it can be done, Ned," was the quiet answer of the young inventor.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know I have a very poor head for figures, even if I do help you out once in a while on some of your work.
