adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
capered
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From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I've struck it!" cried Tom, in delight.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I've struck it!" cried Tom, in delight.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
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 MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
I've
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From this reading I've struck it!" cried Tom, in delight.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
IMPROVEMENTSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I've struck it!" cried Tom, in delight.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I've struck it!" cried Tom, in delight.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's a success, Ned!
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
MAKINGnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
MEpronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
Ouch
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From this reading "Ouch!
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I've struck it!" cried Tom, in delight.
stuntsnounUS /stʌnts/
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "It's a success, Ned!
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAKING IMPROVEMENTS Tom Swift was so overjoyed and excited that for a few moments he capered about, inside the booth, and outside, knocking against his chum Ned, clapping him on the back, and doing all manner of boyish "stunts."
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading You struck ME, you mean!" replied Ned, rubbing his shoulder, where the young inventor had imparted a resounding blow of joy.
