adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Now just act as if it wasn't there.
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 "Yes, it's all ready," replied Tom.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now just act as if it wasn't there.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
CAMERAnounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
CAUGHTverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The electric light was glowing.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The electric light was glowing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Now just act as if it wasn't there.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, it's all ready," replied Tom.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "Now just act as if it wasn't there.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The electric light was glowing.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
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 It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now just act as if it wasn't there.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Yes, it's all ready," replied Tom.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, it's all ready," replied Tom.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Now just act as if it wasn't there.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It pointed toward the main shop door, and from the machine came a clicking sound.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The electric light was glowing.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now just act as if it wasn't there.
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 WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading WHAT THE CAMERA CAUGHT "Well, is she working, Tom?" asked our hero's chum, a little later, when they had set the camera up on a box in the garden.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it's all ready," replied Tom.
