adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Wouldn't you like to come for a ride in the motor-boat?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
airshipsnounUS /ˈerʃɪps/
plural of “airship” — a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
balloonistnounUS /bəˈluːnɪst/
someone who flies a balloon
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Wouldn't you like to come for a ride in the motor-boat?
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Wouldn't you like to come for a ride in the motor-boat?
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
meanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
motor-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wouldn't you like to come for a ride in the motor-boat?
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
MYSTERYnounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
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 MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Wouldn't you like to come for a ride in the motor-boat?
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
SharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
SOLVEDadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
stolenverbUS /ˈstoʊlən/
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They talked them from morning until night, and even Mr. Swift, much as he was exercised over his loss, took part in the discussions.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One afternoon, about two weeks after the thrilling rescue of John Sharp, Tom said to the balloonist:
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the meanwhile efforts had not ceased to locate the robbers and recover the stolen goods, but so far without success.
Wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wouldn't you like to come for a ride in the motor-boat?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wouldn't you like to come for a ride in the motor-boat?
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED From then on, for several days, the young inventor and his new friend lived in an atmosphere of airships.
