aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lucile demanded, with an "I told you so" look at Archie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
Archie
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From this reading Lucile demanded, with an "I told you so" look at Archie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lucile demanded, with an "I told you so" look at Archie.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
candiesnounUS /ˈkændiz/
plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Lucile demanded, with an "I told you so" look at Archie.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
fox-trotted
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From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I'll pay it as soon as we get to shore," he promised.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll pay it as soon as we get to shore," he promised.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
Huyler's
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From this reading "Where's that pound of Huyler's?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lucile demanded, with an "I told you so" look at Archie.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll pay it as soon as we get to shore," he promised.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'll pay it as soon as we get to shore," he promised.
It's
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From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lucile demanded, with an "I told you so" look at Archie.
Lucile
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From this reading Lucile demanded, with an "I told you so" look at Archie.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "I'll pay it as soon as we get to shore," he promised.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading "Where's that pound of Huyler's?"
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I'll pay it as soon as we get to shore," he promised.
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "I'll pay it as soon as we get to shore," he promised.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lucile demanded, with an "I told you so" look at Archie.
in the near future
From this reading "I'll pay it as soon as we get to shore," he promised.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Where's that pound of Huyler's?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'll pay it as soon as we get to shore," he promised.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Lucile demanded, with an "I told you so" look at Archie.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I'll pay it as soon as we get to shore," he promised.
Where's
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From this reading "Where's that pound of Huyler's?"
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE BREATH OF THE WAR GOD The girls proved as good as their word and five minutes later tumbled breathlessly on deck, cheeks flushed and eyes shining with triumph.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "It's worth ten boxes of candies to see you so soon," he added, gallantly, and, catching Lucile about the waist, he fox-trotted up the deck to the accompaniment of his own merry whistle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Lucile demanded, with an "I told you so" look at Archie.
