adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
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 First of all he signaled to the engine room that he was going to take charge of the boat.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only for an instant did he show any sign of perturbation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Only for an instant did he show any sign of perturbation.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading First of all he signaled to the engine room that he was going to take charge of the boat.
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
CharacteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading First of all he signaled to the engine room that he was going to take charge of the boat.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading This meant that the navigator in the conning tower was to keep his hands off the various levers and wheel-valves.
controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/
plural of “control” — power to direct or determine
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only for an instant did he show any sign of perturbation.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading First of all he signaled to the engine room that he was going to take charge of the boat.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all he signaled to the engine room that he was going to take charge of the boat.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only for an instant did he show any sign of perturbation.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading First of all he signaled to the engine room that he was going to take charge of the boat.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading This meant that the navigator in the conning tower was to keep his hands off the various levers and wheel-valves.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Only for an instant did he show any sign of perturbation.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This meant that the navigator in the conning tower was to keep his hands off the various levers and wheel-valves.
leversnounUS /ˈlevərz/
plural of “lever” — a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading This meant that the navigator in the conning tower was to keep his hands off the various levers and wheel-valves.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This meant that the navigator in the conning tower was to keep his hands off the various levers and wheel-valves.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading This meant that the navigator in the conning tower was to keep his hands off the various levers and wheel-valves.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This meant that the navigator in the conning tower was to keep his hands off the various levers and wheel-valves.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only for an instant did he show any sign of perturbation.
perturbationnounUS /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/
an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading Only for an instant did he show any sign of perturbation.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
READYadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading First of all he signaled to the engine room that he was going to take charge of the boat.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Only for an instant did he show any sign of perturbation.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Only for an instant did he show any sign of perturbation.
signaledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
past form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading First of all he signaled to the engine room that he was going to take charge of the boat.
STARTverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading First of all he signaled to the engine room that he was going to take charge of the boat.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First of all he signaled to the engine room that he was going to take charge of the boat.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This meant that the navigator in the conning tower was to keep his hands off the various levers and wheel-valves.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading This meant that the navigator in the conning tower was to keep his hands off the various levers and wheel-valves.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This meant that the navigator in the conning tower was to keep his hands off the various levers and wheel-valves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading READY TO START Characteristic it was of Tom Swift to act calmly in times of stress and danger, and he ran true to form now.
wheel-valves
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From this reading This meant that the navigator in the conning tower was to keep his hands off the various levers and wheel-valves.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then with calmness and deliberation the young inventor quickly did a number of things to the controls within his reach.
