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THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events. "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through. I reckon we'll be on foot before many more minutes. Get the airport yet--Wally?" "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I reckon we'll be on foot before many more minutes.”
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading “THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.”
thinking that somebody or something will arrive
From this reading “"I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I reckon we'll be on foot before many more minutes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Get the airport yet--Wally?"”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
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From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Get the airport yet--Wally?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
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From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I reckon we'll be on foot before many more minutes.
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From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
thinking that somebody or something will arrive
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I reckon we'll be on foot before many more minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Get the airport yet--Wally?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I reckon we'll be on foot before many more minutes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I reckon we'll be on foot before many more minutes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I reckon we'll be on foot before many more minutes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I reckon we'll be on foot before many more minutes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Sure do, and right naow I kin glimpse a big--looks like our Fokker, agoin' to drop daown."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Get the airport yet--Wally?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I reckon we'll be on foot before many more minutes.
at the time that
From this reading THE CIPHER LETTER Jack did not seem to be at all surprised when his best pal made this abrupt announcement; but then he always kept himself prepared for coming events.
but in spite of that
From this reading Get the airport yet--Wally?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was expecting to hear you say that, buddy;" he told his mate; "for the past fifty miles on, our string up to date had about run through.
