adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
ACTIONSnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think we're coming closer, but it's going to be a long chase.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading "Because they've got a very fast ship, Ned, and they are flying much lighter than we are.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I think we're coming closer, but it's going to be a long chase.
can't
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From this reading I don't see why we can't close up on 'em."
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
cloggedadjectiveUS /klɔːɡd/
thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I don't see why we can't close up on 'em."
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "I think we're coming closer, but it's going to be a long chase.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I think we're coming closer, but it's going to be a long chase.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
don't
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From this reading I don't see why we can't close up on 'em."
emnounUS /em/
a quad with a square body
From this reading I don't see why we can't close up on 'em."
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Because they've got a very fast ship, Ned, and they are flying much lighter than we are.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading "Because they've got a very fast ship, Ned, and they are flying much lighter than we are.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "I think we're coming closer, but it's going to be a long chase.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Because they've got a very fast ship, Ned, and they are flying much lighter than we are.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think we're coming closer, but it's going to be a long chase.
it's
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From this reading "I think we're coming closer, but it's going to be a long chase.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading "Because they've got a very fast ship, Ned, and they are flying much lighter than we are.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I think we're coming closer, but it's going to be a long chase.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Because they've got a very fast ship, Ned, and they are flying much lighter than we are.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I don't see why we can't close up on 'em."
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading "Because they've got a very fast ship, Ned, and they are flying much lighter than we are.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
SUSPICIOUSadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Because they've got a very fast ship, Ned, and they are flying much lighter than we are.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
they've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because they've got a very fast ship, Ned, and they are flying much lighter than we are.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think we're coming closer, but it's going to be a long chase.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Because they've got a very fast ship, Ned, and they are flying much lighter than we are.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think we're coming closer, but it's going to be a long chase.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading SUSPICIOUS ACTIONS The chase was kept up, and Tom, when he had a chance to look up at the speed register, as he labored frantically at the clogged gas machine, saw that they were rushing along as they never had before.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Are we catching them, Ned?" he cried to his chum, who was not far away, playing the powerful light on the smugglers' craft.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I don't see why we can't close up on 'em."
