AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading "What has been stolen?" queried Amos Radbury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BIG FOOT AND THE MISSING PAPERS.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "What has been stolen?" queried Amos Radbury.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BIG FOOT AND THE MISSING PAPERS.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
Dan
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From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
Dan's
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From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading BIG FOOT AND THE MISSING PAPERS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
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 Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I see that old Revolutionary sword of your grandfather is gone."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "I see that old Revolutionary sword of your grandfather is gone."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has been stolen?" queried Amos Radbury.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see that old Revolutionary sword of your grandfather is gone."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I see that old Revolutionary sword of your grandfather is gone."
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading BIG FOOT AND THE MISSING PAPERS.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I see that old Revolutionary sword of your grandfather is gone."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I see that old Revolutionary sword of your grandfather is gone."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading BIG FOOT AND THE MISSING PAPERS.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
PokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "What has been stolen?" queried Amos Radbury.
Radbury
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From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
Ralph
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From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
RevolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading "I see that old Revolutionary sword of your grandfather is gone."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see that old Revolutionary sword of your grandfather is gone."
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
spoonsnounUS /spuːnz/
plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading "What has been stolen?" queried Amos Radbury.
StovernounUS /ˈstoʊvər/
the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested
From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "I see that old Revolutionary sword of your grandfather is gone."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I see that old Revolutionary sword of your grandfather is gone."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BIG FOOT AND THE MISSING PAPERS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "So are two of the pistols, and that half dozen solid silver spoons mother got from Aunt Elizabeth," answered Dan.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has been stolen?" queried Amos Radbury.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dan's cry brought Mr. Radbury into the cabin without further delay, followed by Ralph and Poke Stover.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I see that old Revolutionary sword of your grandfather is gone."
