used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
anew
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
amphibiannounUS /æmˈfɪbiən/
a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
from appearances alone
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
next to; at the side of
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
clamberverbUS /ˈklæmbər/
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
coamingnoun
a raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
divisible by two
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
ferriedverbUS /ˈferid/
inflected form of “ferry” — transport from one place to another
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
grimaceverbUS /ˈɡrɪməs/
contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
guysnounUS /ɡaɪz/
plural of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
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 This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
Huh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
and nothing more
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
the force of workers available
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
a brief written record
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
off'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
okayadjectiveUS /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
pearsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
pockmarkedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːkmɑːrkt/
used of paved surfaces having holes or pits
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
rumpusnoun
the act of making a noisy disturbance
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
express in words
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
splinteredverbUS /ˈsplɪntərd/
past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
carry out
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
TampanounUS /ˈtæmpə/
a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE COAST GUARD MEN Perk made a discovery just then that afforded him more or less satisfaction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the fact that apparently Jack's mission to Tampa had not been in vain for he could see several heads in the cabin of the amphibian beside that of his best chum.
(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 "Back again, brother," Jack observed, as he clasped the extended hand of his partner, then, gave a queer grimace upon taking note of the splintered coaming of the sloop as well as the badly pockmarked barricade of mahogany logs.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Say, what's all this mean, I want to know--looks like you might have been mixed up in some sort of rumpus while I was away!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Huh! 'pears like Jack fetched through okay, an' has ferried some guys back with him to take this stuff off'n our hands," Perk was muttering, even as Jack started to clamber aboard the sloop, being closely followed by a couple of determined looking young men.
