actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Yes, empty," replied the merchant; "and you knew it," he added.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Empty?" he cried hoarsely.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading "Empty?" he cried hoarsely.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, empty," replied the merchant; "and you knew it," he added.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yes, empty," replied the merchant; "and you knew it," he added.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading "Yes, empty," replied the merchant; "and you knew it," he added.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
ODDadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
portendingverbUS /pɔːrˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “portend” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, empty," replied the merchant; "and you knew it," he added.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
STATEMENTnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
Stumpyadjective
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In doing this the merchant's back was turned upon his companion, and for an instant Stumpy had been unable to see what the other was doing.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When therefore Mr. Woodward declared the envelope to be empty every action of the tramp indicated that he did not believe the statement.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
WoodwardnounUS /ˈwʊdwɔːrd/
United States historian (1908-1999)
From this reading AN ODD STATEMENT Before Mr. Woodward made the announcement just recorded he had walked close up to the window, probably to get into the light, for the sky was now darkening rapidly, portending the near breaking out of the storm I have mentioned.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, empty," replied the merchant; "and you knew it," he added.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, empty," replied the merchant; "and you knew it," he added.
