perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
don't
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From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
communicated in words
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You must offer them unheard of wages for the trip,” reasoned Sandy.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
engage in
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
and nothing more
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You must offer them unheard of wages for the trip,” reasoned Sandy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “You must offer them unheard of wages for the trip,” reasoned Sandy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading “We must give them presents and supplies.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading “You must offer them unheard of wages for the trip,” reasoned Sandy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading “We must give them presents and supplies.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
Toma
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From this reading Dick, Sandy and Toma hurried over to the Indian encampment in the afternoon of the same day the dog drivers had deserted them.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “You must offer them unheard of wages for the trip,” reasoned Sandy.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading “You must offer them unheard of wages for the trip,” reasoned Sandy.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “You must offer them unheard of wages for the trip,” reasoned Sandy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must give them presents and supplies.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Toma, it was decided, would act as interpreter, while Sandy—as he expressed it—merely trailed along to lend his moral support and to give advice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You must offer them unheard of wages for the trip,” reasoned Sandy.
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From this reading These Indians don’t know the meaning or value of money, so you’d better make them an offer they can understand.
