AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading That's what dad always does when he's puzzling over an invention."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That's what dad always does when he's puzzling over an invention."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
atenounUS /eɪt/
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He was soon seated in a restaurant, where he ate a substantial dinner.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
CAUGHTverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
Centreford
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From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
dadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading That's what dad always does when he's puzzling over an invention."
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That's what dad always does when he's puzzling over an invention."
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That's what dad always does when he's puzzling over an invention."
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading That's what dad always does when he's puzzling over an invention."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That's what dad always does when he's puzzling over an invention."
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading That's what dad always does when he's puzzling over an invention."
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading He was soon seated in a restaurant, where he ate a substantial dinner.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He was soon seated in a restaurant, where he ate a substantial dinner.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He was soon seated in a restaurant, where he ate a substantial dinner.
STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading He was soon seated in a restaurant, where he ate a substantial dinner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That's what dad always does when he's puzzling over an invention."
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He rode on until he saw in a valley below him the buildings of the town of Centreford, and, with a view of them, a new idea came into his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was soon seated in a restaurant, where he ate a substantial dinner.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That's what dad always does when he's puzzling over an invention."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading That's what dad always does when he's puzzling over an invention."
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He was soon seated in a restaurant, where he ate a substantial dinner.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'll go get a good dinner," he decided, "and perhaps that will help me to think more clearly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM The more Tom tried to reason out the cause of the men's actions, the more he dwelt upon his encounter with the tramp, and the harder he endeavored to seek a solution of the queer puzzle, the more complicated it seemed.
