used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Larry gave vent to his thoughts, as they stood and waited for the coming of the squatters.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
the two together, not just one
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
calamitiesnounUS /kəˈlæmətiz/
plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Larry gave vent to his thoughts, as they stood and waited for the coming of the squatters.
at any time
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Larry gave vent to his thoughts, as they stood and waited for the coming of the squatters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Larry gave vent to his thoughts, as they stood and waited for the coming of the squatters.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Larry gave vent to his thoughts, as they stood and waited for the coming of the squatters.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
set afire or burning
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
engage in
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
McGee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
in motion
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
not any; not one
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
not one, and not any
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
and nothing more
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
express in words
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
squattersnounUS /ˈskwɑːtərz/
plural of “squatter” — someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading Larry gave vent to his thoughts, as they stood and waited for the coming of the squatters.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Larry gave vent to his thoughts, as they stood and waited for the coming of the squatters.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Larry gave vent to his thoughts, as they stood and waited for the coming of the squatters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
not known
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
the act of using
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
vandalsnounUS /ˈvændəlz/
plural of “vandal” — someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading Larry gave vent to his thoughts, as they stood and waited for the coming of the squatters.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "I only hope none of the vandals think to smash things here, if they carry us away to the village!"
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Larry gave vent to his thoughts, as they stood and waited for the coming of the squatters.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TAKEN PRISONER Both lanterns had now been lighted, and were hung so that the interior of the twenty-four foot motor boat was fairly illuminated.
at the time that
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
which person or people
From this reading "McGee, he not let that be, I think," Tony hastened to say, so as to reassure the more timid Larry; who was quivering like a bowl of jelly over the unknown calamities that hung over their heads.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Phil had a fine little searchlight in the bow, which he expected to make use of, if the time ever arrived when they would want to keep moving after nightfall; but there was no necessity for bringing this into play now.
