aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
at or in the front
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE AHEAD.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading LANDY was certainly badly frightened.
a youthful male person
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading LANDY was certainly badly frightened.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
made afraid
From this reading LANDY was certainly badly frightened.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
death of a person
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
LANDY
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From this reading LANDY was certainly badly frightened.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE AHEAD.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
poisoningnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Nevertheless it was with an almost plaintive expression that he proceeded to inquire further about his prospects.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE AHEAD.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Some of the boys afterwards declared that his knees knocked together, but this the fat boy always indignantly denied.
a source of difficulty
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE AHEAD.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LANDY was certainly badly frightened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The grave manner in which the patrol leader said this with regard to the ivy poisoning seemed to add to his alarm.
