adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a gasp of dismay from the giants at this bold talk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading There was a gasp of dismay from the giants at this bold talk.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading There was a gasp of dismay from the giants at this bold talk.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a gasp of dismay from the giants at this bold talk.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading There was a gasp of dismay from the giants at this bold talk.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
hurlverbUS /hɜːrl/
throw forcefully
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
keepsnounUS /kiːps/
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
staredverbUS /sterd/
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was a gasp of dismay from the giants at this bold talk.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
ten-pins
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From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a gasp of dismay from the giants at this bold talk.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a gasp of dismay from the giants at this bold talk.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
tricknounUS /trɪk/
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The giants stared at him as though they feared the next moment he might suddenly turn upon them and hurl them about like ten-pins.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
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 "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LONE CAPTIVE The murmurs of astonishment that greeted Tom's seemingly marvelous feat of strength was even greater than that which had marked his trick with the electric battery.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, it is easy when one knows the white man's magic," spoke Tom, making many gestures to help along.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Go tell your king that it is not well that he keeps us prisoners here, for if he does not soon let us go the magic may break loose and destroy his palace!"
