used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even a novice could read the signs left there.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because the evidence is there.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading In spots, I found the imprints of rubber boots.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even a novice could read the signs left there.
divisible by two
From this reading Even a novice could read the signs left there.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "Because the evidence is there.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
set up or found
From this reading In spots, I found the imprints of rubber boots.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading LUMBER-JACKS SEEK REVENGE "Same old game," grumbled Hippy.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading LUMBER-JACKS SEEK REVENGE "Same old game," grumbled Hippy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
Hippynoun
someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
From this reading LUMBER-JACKS SEEK REVENGE "Same old game," grumbled Hippy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In spots, I found the imprints of rubber boots.
imprintsnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪnts/
plural of “imprint” — a distinctive influence
From this reading In spots, I found the imprints of rubber boots.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spots, I found the imprints of rubber boots.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Because the evidence is there.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Even a novice could read the signs left there.
LUMBER-JACKS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LUMBER-JACKS SEEK REVENGE "Same old game," grumbled Hippy.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading Even a novice could read the signs left there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spots, I found the imprints of rubber boots.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading LUMBER-JACKS SEEK REVENGE "Same old game," grumbled Hippy.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Even a novice could read the signs left there.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading LUMBER-JACKS SEEK REVENGE "Same old game," grumbled Hippy.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading In spots, I found the imprints of rubber boots.
Identical; not different.
From this reading LUMBER-JACKS SEEK REVENGE "Same old game," grumbled Hippy.
try to get or reach
From this reading LUMBER-JACKS SEEK REVENGE "Same old game," grumbled Hippy.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Even a novice could read the signs left there.
skidway
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading In spots, I found the imprints of rubber boots.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
tamperedverbUS /ˈtæmpərd/
past form of “tamper” — play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Because the evidence is there.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What makes you think that the skidway was tampered with?" questioned Anne, after the exclamations following Tom's startling assertion had subsided.
