adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
Andy
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From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
Andy's
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From this reading For that damage would follow Andy's secret visit to the shop, Tom was certain.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
BUTTERFLYverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For that damage would follow Andy's secret visit to the shop, Tom was certain.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
FLIESnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading For that damage would follow Andy's secret visit to the shop, Tom was certain.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
half-minded
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From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
monoplanenounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was his surmise wrong.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading For that damage would follow Andy's secret visit to the shop, Tom was certain.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading For that damage would follow Andy's secret visit to the shop, Tom was certain.
SteppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Nor was his surmise wrong.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading Stepping into the building, the lad switched on the lights, and he could not repress an exclamation of chagrin as he looked toward his trim little monoplane, the BUTTERFLY.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading For that damage would follow Andy's secret visit to the shop, Tom was certain.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
WHIZZER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WHIZZER FLIES For a moment, Tom gazed after the fleeting figure of the cowardly bully.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Nor was his surmise wrong.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was half-minded to give pursuit, and then, realizing that he could find Andy later if he wanted him, the young inventor decided his best plan would be to see what damage had been done.
