aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
(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 They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
Elmvale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
an opposing military force
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading It was only to Ensign MacMasters that their leader had told of the water wheel under the rock.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
Frenchy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only to Ensign MacMasters that their leader had told of the water wheel under the rock.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading It was only to Ensign MacMasters that their leader had told of the water wheel under the rock.
MacMasters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was only to Ensign MacMasters that their leader had told of the water wheel under the rock.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?
Morgan'snounUS /ˈmɔːrɡənz/
possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
munitionnounUS /mjuːˈnɪʃən/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only to Ensign MacMasters that their leader had told of the water wheel under the rock.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
Rivermouth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was only to Ensign MacMasters that their leader had told of the water wheel under the rock.
cut with a saw
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was only to Ensign MacMasters that their leader had told of the water wheel under the rock.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was only to Ensign MacMasters that their leader had told of the water wheel under the rock.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was only to Ensign MacMasters that their leader had told of the water wheel under the rock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was only to Ensign MacMasters that their leader had told of the water wheel under the rock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not at all as sure as Whistler seemed to be that the man was an alien enemy, and dangerous; for one reason they did not know all that Whistler had discovered up by the dam.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's the matter?
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading It was only to Ensign MacMasters that their leader had told of the water wheel under the rock.
at the time that
From this reading Frenchy began to grin when he saw how Whistler hesitated about entering the restaurant in Rivermouth.
WhistlernounUS /ˈwɪslər/
United States painter (1834-1903)
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
which person or people
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading PUZZLED Whistler Morgan's three chums had by this time become somewhat interested in the bearded man, who called himself Blake and who worked in the laboratory of the Elmvale munition factory.
