adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Ned," said the young inventor, "there's something queer about this business."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "I'm beginning to think so myself, 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 "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Ned," said the young inventor, "there's something queer about this business."
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But just what do you mean?"
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But just what do you mean?"
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm beginning to think so myself, Tom.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading "Ned," said the young inventor, "there's something queer about this business."
it's
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From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading But just what do you mean?"
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But just what do you mean?"
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I'm beginning to think so myself, Tom.
Ned
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From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
pickverbUS /pɪk/
select carefully from a group
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Ned," said the young inventor, "there's something queer about this business."
RAIDverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ned," said the young inventor, "there's something queer about this business."
Shopton
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From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm beginning to think so myself, Tom.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Ned," said the young inventor, "there's something queer about this business."
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ned," said the young inventor, "there's something queer about this business."
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I'm beginning to think so myself, Tom.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ned," said the young inventor, "there's something queer about this business."
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But just what do you mean?"
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "I mean it's queer that the smugglers should pick out a place like Shopton--a small town--for their operations, or part of them, when there are so many better places.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE RAID Tom Swift dropped the tool he was using, and came over to where Ned stood, his chum having vaulted in through the open window.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But just what do you mean?"
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Ned," said the young inventor, "there's something queer about this business."
