aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
move towards
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Gee!" cried Jimmie, at last.
BAITverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading USING BOY SCOUTS FOR BAIT!
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
a youthful male person
From this reading USING BOY SCOUTS FOR BAIT!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Gee!" cried Jimmie, at last.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading USING BOY SCOUTS FOR BAIT!
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading "Gee!" cried Jimmie, at last.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
Jimmie
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From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
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 The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
immediately past
From this reading "Gee!" cried Jimmie, at last.
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 Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
with speed
From this reading The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading USING BOY SCOUTS FOR BAIT!
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
make steady
From this reading The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
moving very fast
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before long it became evident that they could not long maintain the pace they had taken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Alarmed by the swift approach of the motor car in the tunnel, Jimmie and Jackson took to their heels and made swift progress toward the east entrance, throwing the searchlight about and keeping their eyes out for some hiding place as they ran.
USINGnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading USING BOY SCOUTS FOR BAIT!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The motor car was gaining on them rapidly, as they knew by the steady approach of the clamor which the engines were making.
