perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon he and his chums went fishing, but he had little heart for the sport.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "If Nat does that, we'll have the testimony of the professor, Phil, and Roger against him," said Mr. Porter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If Nat does that, we'll have the testimony of the professor, Phil, and Roger against him," said Mr. Porter.
any thing at all
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "Of course, if his son denies the attack on the professor, it may be different."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Of course, if his son denies the attack on the professor, it may be different."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the afternoon he and his chums went fishing, but he had little heart for the sport.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading In the afternoon he and his chums went fishing, but he had little heart for the sport.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, if his son denies the attack on the professor, it may be different."
Dave
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From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
deniesverbUS /dɪˈnaɪz/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading "Of course, if his son denies the attack on the professor, it may be different."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Of course, if his son denies the attack on the professor, it may be different."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If Nat does that, we'll have the testimony of the professor, Phil, and Roger against him," said Mr. Porter.
don't
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From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading In the afternoon he and his chums went fishing, but he had little heart for the sport.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the afternoon he and his chums went fishing, but he had little heart for the sport.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If Nat does that, we'll have the testimony of the professor, Phil, and Roger against him," said Mr. Porter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
he'll
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From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In the afternoon he and his chums went fishing, but he had little heart for the sport.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If Nat does that, we'll have the testimony of the professor, Phil, and Roger against him," said Mr. Porter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Of course, if his son denies the attack on the professor, it may be different."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Of course, if his son denies the attack on the professor, it may be different."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the afternoon he and his chums went fishing, but he had little heart for the sport.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Of course, if his son denies the attack on the professor, it may be different."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
a particular point in time
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
Nat
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From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Of course, if his son denies the attack on the professor, it may be different."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
others
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From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If Nat does that, we'll have the testimony of the professor, Phil, and Roger against him," said Mr. Porter.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "If Nat does that, we'll have the testimony of the professor, Phil, and Roger against him," said Mr. Porter.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "Of course, if his son denies the attack on the professor, it may be different."
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If Nat does that, we'll have the testimony of the professor, Phil, and Roger against him," said Mr. Porter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Of course, if his son denies the attack on the professor, it may be different."
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading In the afternoon he and his chums went fishing, but he had little heart for the sport.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading "If Nat does that, we'll have the testimony of the professor, Phil, and Roger against him," said Mr. Porter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
Wadsworth
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From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT "I don't think he'll do anything--that is, if he gets the truth out of Nat," said Mr. Wadsworth, as he rejoined the others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If Nat does that, we'll have the testimony of the professor, Phil, and Roger against him," said Mr. Porter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the afternoon he and his chums went fishing, but he had little heart for the sport.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It must be admitted that the next day was an uncomfortable one for Dave, for he did not know at what moment an officer of the law might appear to arrest him.
