AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
using the voice; not silently
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the silence did not last long.
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 Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I'll have you put in jail for that, Eradicate Sampson!" he cried.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the silence did not last long.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
EradicateverbUS /ɪˈrædəkeɪt/
kill in large numbers
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Then he fairly let out a roar of rage.
FLIGHTnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'll have you put in jail for that, Eradicate Sampson!" he cried.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he fairly let out a roar of rage.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll have you put in jail for that, Eradicate Sampson!" he cried.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading "I'll have you put in jail for that, Eradicate Sampson!" he cried.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading But the silence did not last long.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But the silence did not last long.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
PERILOUSadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I'll have you put in jail for that, Eradicate Sampson!" he cried.
ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Then he fairly let out a roar of rage.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Then he fairly let out a roar of rage.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
Sampson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll have you put in jail for that, Eradicate Sampson!" he cried.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he fairly let out a roar of rage.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
whitewashnounUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃ/
a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Just as Eradicate caught his breath, and let out a hearty laugh, Andy succeeded in wiping some of the liquid from his face so that it was safe to open his mouth.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PERILOUS FLIGHT There was silence for a moment--there had to be--for Eradicate was doubled over with mirth and could not even laugh aloud, and as for Andy the whitewash running down his face and over his mouth effectually prevented speech.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll have you put in jail for that, Eradicate Sampson!" he cried.
