used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GUARDIAN NEEDING GUARDING.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, it was his intention to communicate with Lieutenant Gordon immediately.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Besides, it was his intention to communicate with Lieutenant Gordon immediately.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
Culebranoun
a small island off the coast of Puerto Rico with miles of beautiful beaches
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
Gamboa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, it was his intention to communicate with Lieutenant Gordon immediately.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
GUARDIANnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading A GUARDIAN NEEDING GUARDING.
GUARDINGverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading A GUARDIAN NEEDING GUARDING.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Besides, it was his intention to communicate with Lieutenant Gordon immediately.
of great significance or value
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Besides, it was his intention to communicate with Lieutenant Gordon immediately.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
Jimmie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Besides, it was his intention to communicate with Lieutenant Gordon immediately.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
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 It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
the force of workers available
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
NEEDINGverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading A GUARDIAN NEEDING GUARDING.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
in the near future
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
move hurridly
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He did not expect the lieutenant to call out a squad of secret service men and place the big dam under guard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, it was his intention to communicate with Lieutenant Gordon immediately.
look attentively
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed important that he should reach the other members of his party as soon as possible and send one of the boys back to keep watch with Jimmie.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Little realizing the danger in which Jimmie had been left, Ned made what speed he could to Gamboa and there looked about for some means of reaching Culebra without delay.
