adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
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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 FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
BeechernounUS /ˈbiːtʃər/
United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)
From this reading "Do you mean that Beecher deliberately hired Jacinto to betray us?"
Beecher's
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From this reading "This is some of Beecher's work," was Professor Bumper's grim comment.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading "Do you mean that Beecher deliberately hired Jacinto to betray us?"
Bumper's
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From this reading "This is some of Beecher's work," was Professor Bumper's grim comment.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "This is some of Beecher's work," was Professor Bumper's grim comment.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "In his pay!" cried Mr. Damon.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading "In his pay!" cried Mr. Damon.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading "Do you mean that Beecher deliberately hired Jacinto to betray us?"
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean that Beecher deliberately hired Jacinto to betray us?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
FORWARDadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
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grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading "This is some of Beecher's work," was Professor Bumper's grim comment.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading "Do you mean that Beecher deliberately hired Jacinto to betray us?"
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It seems that Jacinto was in his pay."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is some of Beecher's work," was Professor Bumper's grim comment.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
Jacinto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It seems that Jacinto was in his pay."
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "In his pay!" cried Mr. Damon.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is some of Beecher's work," was Professor Bumper's grim comment.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "It seems that Jacinto was in his pay."
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "This is some of Beecher's work," was Professor Bumper's grim comment.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems that Jacinto was in his pay."
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "This is some of Beecher's work," was Professor Bumper's grim comment.
SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is some of Beecher's work," was Professor Bumper's grim comment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you mean that Beecher deliberately hired Jacinto to betray us?"
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you mean that Beecher deliberately hired Jacinto to betray us?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "This is some of Beecher's work," was Professor Bumper's grim comment.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN "What does it all mean?" asked Tom, seeing that the note was written in Spanish, a tongue which he could speak slightly but read indifferently.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean that Beecher deliberately hired Jacinto to betray us?"
