adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
AcrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across Country Ned Newton sighted his machine gun.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, that's part of the game," Tom answered.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Across Country Ned Newton sighted his machine gun.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Well, that's part of the game," Tom answered.
gunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Across Country Ned Newton sighted his machine gun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Across Country Ned Newton sighted his machine gun.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Across Country Ned Newton sighted his machine gun.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Across Country Ned Newton sighted his machine gun.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading Across Country Ned Newton sighted his machine gun.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Well, that's part of the game," Tom answered.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
SayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading Across Country Ned Newton sighted his machine gun.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, that's part of the game," Tom answered.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
tripodnounUS /ˈtraɪpɑːd/
a three-legged rack used for support
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, that's part of the game," Tom answered.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But this was the first time Ned had attempted to fire from the tank while it was moving, and he found it an altogether different matter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Say, it sure is hard to aim where you want to!" he shouted across to Tom, it being necessary, even in the conning tower, where this one gun was mounted, to speak loudly to make one's self heard above the hum, the roar and rattle of the machinery in the interior of Tank A, and below and to the rear of the two young men.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Tom had showed him how to work it, and indeed the young bank clerk had had some practice with a weapon like this, erected on a stationary tripod.
