adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "So he is going to see her about 'something important,' Ned?"
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And they're waiting here for him to join them?"
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
Beecher's
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From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That's what some members of his party called it."
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
chum's
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From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "So he is going to see her about 'something important,' Ned?"
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So he is going to see her about 'something important,' Ned?"
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "So he is going to see her about 'something important,' Ned?"
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "And they're waiting here for him to join them?"
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And they're waiting here for him to join them?"
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
HONDURASnounUS /hɑːnˈdʊrəs/
a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; an early center of Mayan culture
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading "So he is going to see her about 'something important,' Ned?"
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So he is going to see her about 'something important,' Ned?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That's what some members of his party called it."
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "And they're waiting here for him to join them?"
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "That's what some members of his party called it."
Ned
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From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
NestornounUS /ˈnestər/
(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
OFFadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "That's what some members of his party called it."
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "So he is going to see her about 'something important,' Ned?"
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So he is going to see her about 'something important,' Ned?"
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "That's what some members of his party called it."
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "So he is going to see her about 'something important,' Ned?"
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's what some members of his party called it."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "And they're waiting here for him to join them?"
they're
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From this reading "And they're waiting here for him to join them?"
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "So he is going to see her about 'something important,' Ned?"
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "And they're waiting here for him to join them?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OFF FOR HONDURAS Just what Tom's thoughts were, Ned, of course, could not guess.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But by the flush that showed under the tan of his chum's cheeks the young financial secretary felt pretty certain that Tom was a bit apprehensive of the outcome of Professor Beecher's call on Mary Nestor.
