perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
from appearances alone
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
Bandy-legs
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From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED--CONCLUSION.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
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 Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED--CONCLUSION.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
others
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From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
SOLVEDadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED--CONCLUSION.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
Steve
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From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
move an implement through
From this reading Bandy-legs did not stir, and, judging from his heavy regular breathing, he must have dropped asleep, despite his intention of staying awake.
in a strange manner
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
believed likely
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED--CONCLUSION.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steve was on his hands and knees, and apparently in the act of getting to his feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Strangely enough he did not seem to show any sign of nervousness or caution; and Owen looked in vain to see the suspected thief glance suspiciously around, as though to observe whether his comrades were all sound asleep at the time.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The exertions and excitement attending that afternoon tramp had proven too much for Bandy-legs, and neither of the others thought it worth while to awaken him.
