AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
all-aroundadjective
many-sided
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Maybe," said Tom, and then he crouched down to make as little resistance as possible to the wind.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Andy, on the contrary, sat boldly upright at the auto steering wheel of his boat.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Andy, on the contrary, sat boldly upright at the auto steering wheel of his boat.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Andy, on the contrary, sat boldly upright at the auto steering wheel of his boat.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading "Maybe," said Tom, and then he crouched down to make as little resistance as possible to the wind.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Maybe," said Tom, and then he crouched down to make as little resistance as possible to the wind.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
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 "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
Foger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
getsnounUS /ɡets/
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
GlancingverbUS /ˈɡlænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Maybe," said Tom, and then he crouched down to make as little resistance as possible to the wind.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "Maybe," said Tom, and then he crouched down to make as little resistance as possible to the wind.
MaybeadverbUS /ˈmeɪbi/
by chance
From this reading "Maybe," said Tom, and then he crouched down to make as little resistance as possible to the wind.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
OFFadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Maybe," said Tom, and then he crouched down to make as little resistance as possible to the wind.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading "Maybe," said Tom, and then he crouched down to make as little resistance as possible to the wind.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Maybe," said Tom, and then he crouched down to make as little resistance as possible to the wind.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Andy, on the contrary, sat boldly upright at the auto steering wheel of his boat.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading Andy, on the contrary, sat boldly upright at the auto steering wheel of his boat.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Maybe," said Tom, and then he crouched down to make as little resistance as possible to the wind.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
TRIPnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Andy, on the contrary, sat boldly upright at the auto steering wheel of his boat.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Andy, on the contrary, sat boldly upright at the auto steering wheel of his boat.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Maybe," said Tom, and then he crouched down to make as little resistance as possible to the wind.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF ON A TRIP Glancing with critical eyes at the craft of his rival, Tom saw that Andy Foger had a very fine boat.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll be giving you a tow in a few minutes, as soon as my engine gets warmed up!" sneered Andy.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young inventor also realized that if he was to come anywhere near winning the race he would have to get the utmost speed out of his engine, for the new boat the bully had was designed primarily for racing, while Tom's was an all-around pleasure craft, though capable of something in the speed line.
