used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
about-faceverb
turn, usually 180 degrees
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just the day before he had talked as if he was prepared to stay a week.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just the day before he had talked as if he was prepared to stay a week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
couldn't
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From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
Dave
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From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Just the day before he had talked as if he was prepared to stay a week.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
grumblingsnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋz/
plural of “grumbling” — a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Just the day before he had talked as if he was prepared to stay a week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
a single distinct event
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
and nothing more
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
engage in
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
MID-AIR
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From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Just the day before he had talked as if he was prepared to stay a week.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Just the day before he had talked as if he was prepared to stay a week.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Just the day before he had talked as if he was prepared to stay a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
TodnounUS /tɑːd/
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tod was inclined to accept his excuses at face value, but Dave and Frank could not understand why Jerry should so suddenly about-face in his notions.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Just the day before he had talked as if he was prepared to stay a week.
at the time that
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
which person or people
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A MID-AIR MIRACLE Jerry had a hard time next morning explaining just why he couldn't go along on the proposed fishing trip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But Jerry was not to get away without taking part in an incident that almost provided a disagreeable end for the adventure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But his promise of a speedy return--with his own fishing tackle--finally silenced their grumblings, especially when he agreed to make their peace with two mothers who would be asking some pretty hard questions on their own return.
