amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
beach-grass
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From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
Betty
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From this reading See, Betty!
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
cock-pit
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From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
corroboratedverbUS /kərˈɑːbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading WIGWAG "He has something in his hand--something that shimmers in his hand!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WIGWAG "He has something in his hand--something that shimmers in his hand!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WIGWAG "He has something in his hand--something that shimmers in his hand!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WIGWAG "He has something in his hand--something that shimmers in his hand!
hissedverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WIGWAG "He has something in his hand--something that shimmers in his hand!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
it's
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From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
Olive's
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From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
and nothing more
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
radio-dials
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From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
radio-powder
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From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
Sara's
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From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See!
shimmersnounUS /ˈʃɪmərz/
plural of “shimmer” — a weak and tremulous light
From this reading WIGWAG "He has something in his hand--something that shimmers in his hand!
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
a thing, without saying which
From this reading WIGWAG "He has something in his hand--something that shimmers in his hand!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WIGWAG "He has something in his hand--something that shimmers in his hand!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
very small
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
in or at the place that
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Like--like the radio-dials facing the aviator in his tiny cock-pit!" corroborated Betty, in low response to the flaming whisper which scorched her ear, as Sara's lips hissed into it amid the rustling beach-grass.
WIGWAGverb
send a signal by waving a flag or a light according to a certain code
From this reading WIGWAG "He has something in his hand--something that shimmers in his hand!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It--it's like the radio-powder in that little bottle--Olive's secret that shines in the dark--only you can see it farther off--much farther off--where we are!"
