aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading "Any answer yet, Mr. Swift?" she would ask.
ANXIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any answer yet, Mr. Swift?" she would ask.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Any answer yet, Mr. Swift?" she would ask.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
castawaysnounUS /ˈkæstəweɪz/
plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
DAYSnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
dynamonounUS /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/
generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
Fenwick
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From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
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 ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
gasolenenoun
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
NestornounUS /ˈnestər/
(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Any answer yet, Mr. Swift?" she would ask.
shedverbUS /ʃed/
get rid of
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
SwiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading "Any answer yet, Mr. Swift?" she would ask.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
vitallyadverbUS /ˈvaɪtəli/
to a vital degree
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS After the first few minutes of watching Tom click out the messages, the little throng of castaways that had gathered about the shack, moved away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The matter had lost its novelty for them, though, of course, they were vitally interested in the success of Tom's undertaking.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Nestor, who, with Mrs. Anderson, was looking after the primitive housekeeping arrangements, occasionally strolled up the hill to the little shed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Any answer yet, Mr. Swift?" she would ask.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "Any answer yet, Mr. Swift?" she would ask.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Only Mr. Damon and Mr. Fenwick remained with the young inventor, for he needed help, occasionally, in operating the dynamo, or in adjusting the gasolene motor.
