aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
anew
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
airplanenounUS /ˈerpleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading McAllen and his friends, whatever else they might be, weren't stupid.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading There was something involved here that he hadn't become aware of yet.
Barney
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From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There was something involved here that he hadn't become aware of yet.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
else
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From this reading McAllen and his friends, whatever else they might be, weren't stupid.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
divisible by two
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading McAllen and his friends, whatever else they might be, weren't stupid.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
hadn't
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From this reading There was something involved here that he hadn't become aware of yet.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was something involved here that he hadn't become aware of yet.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There was something involved here that he hadn't become aware of yet.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
HimalayasnounUS /ˌhɪməˈlaɪəs/
a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet; this range contains the world's highest mountain
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading McAllen and his friends, whatever else they might be, weren't stupid.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading There was something involved here that he hadn't become aware of yet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
and nothing more
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
McAllennounUS /məˈkɔːlən/
a town in southern Texas on the Rio Grande
From this reading McAllen and his friends, whatever else they might be, weren't stupid.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading McAllen and his friends, whatever else they might be, weren't stupid.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was something involved here that he hadn't become aware of yet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
cut with a saw
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something involved here that he hadn't become aware of yet.
squintingadjectiveUS /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/
having eyes half closed in order to see better
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Barney stood just outside the door, frowning, pondering the situation again, searching for the catch in it.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading McAllen and his friends, whatever else they might be, weren't stupid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was something involved here that he hadn't become aware of yet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading McAllen and his friends, whatever else they might be, weren't stupid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something involved here that he hadn't become aware of yet.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even if this did turn out to be the Himalayas, or some equally remote area, there must be hill tribes about if one went far enough--there should even be an occasional airplane passing overhead.
weren't
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From this reading McAllen and his friends, whatever else they might be, weren't stupid.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading McAllen and his friends, whatever else they might be, weren't stupid.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Almost without thought then, he turned up his head, squinting at the bright hazy sky above him-- And saw IT.
but in spite of that
From this reading There was something involved here that he hadn't become aware of yet.
