aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Well, what do you know about that!” cried Roger.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “If this Nick Jasniff is interested in the affair, we want to know it,” said Mr. Wadsworth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “That must be it,” answered the senator’s son.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “That must be it,” answered the senator’s son.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Well, what do you know about that!” cried Roger.
Dave
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From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Well, what do you know about that!” cried Roger.
hadn't
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From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If this Nick Jasniff is interested in the affair, we want to know it,” said Mr. Wadsworth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If this Nick Jasniff is interested in the affair, we want to know it,” said Mr. Wadsworth.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading “If this Nick Jasniff is interested in the affair, we want to know it,” said Mr. Wadsworth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If this Nick Jasniff is interested in the affair, we want to know it,” said Mr. Wadsworth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “That must be it,” answered the senator’s son.
Jasniff
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From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Well, what do you know about that!” cried Roger.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
go away from a place
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “If this Nick Jasniff is interested in the affair, we want to know it,” said Mr. Wadsworth.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
not any; not one
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
Roger
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From this reading “Well, what do you know about that!” cried Roger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If this Nick Jasniff is interested in the affair, we want to know it,” said Mr. Wadsworth.
senator'snounUS /ˈsenətərz/
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading “That must be it,” answered the senator’s son.
a male human offspring
From this reading “That must be it,” answered the senator’s son.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Well, what do you know about that!” cried Roger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “If this Nick Jasniff is interested in the affair, we want to know it,” said Mr. Wadsworth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
Wadsworth
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From this reading “If this Nick Jasniff is interested in the affair, we want to know it,” said Mr. Wadsworth.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “If this Nick Jasniff is interested in the affair, we want to know it,” said Mr. Wadsworth.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, what do you know about that!” cried Roger.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, what do you know about that!” cried Roger.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “No wonder Nick Jasniff wanted to leave the vicinity of the construction camp,” remarked Dave.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “He must have reasoned that sooner or later we would learn that he hadn’t been pardoned and was wanted at the prison.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, what do you know about that!” cried Roger.
