aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Diamonds!” cried Bruce, moving the two pins about so as to display their brilliancy to advantage.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading “Diamonds!” cried Bruce, moving the two pins about so as to display their brilliancy to advantage.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “Sure as you live!” agreed Hiram.
any thing at all
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading “Diamonds!” cried Bruce, moving the two pins about so as to display their brilliancy to advantage.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Diamonds!” cried Bruce, moving the two pins about so as to display their brilliancy to advantage.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
DiamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading “Diamonds!” cried Bruce, moving the two pins about so as to display their brilliancy to advantage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Where did you get them?”
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading “Diamonds!” cried Bruce, moving the two pins about so as to display their brilliancy to advantage.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Where did you get them?”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
Hiram
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From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Sure as you live!” agreed Hiram.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
not able to be found
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
in motion
From this reading “Diamonds!” cried Bruce, moving the two pins about so as to display their brilliancy to advantage.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading “Diamonds!” cried Bruce, moving the two pins about so as to display their brilliancy to advantage.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Diamonds!” cried Bruce, moving the two pins about so as to display their brilliancy to advantage.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Sure as you live!” agreed Hiram.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Diamonds!” cried Bruce, moving the two pins about so as to display their brilliancy to advantage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Where did you get them?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As Hiram approached Bruce, however, it was quite natural that he should be attracted by two dazzling sparks of flashing light.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where did you get them?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Sure as you live!” agreed Hiram.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TROUBLE It was hard for the young pilot of the Scout to set his mind upon anything outside of his missing chum.
