used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ham Spink and Carl Dudder came up slowly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Well, in that case, they had better stay away," grumbled Giant.
for the reason that
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Well, in that case, they had better stay away," grumbled Giant.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ham Spink and Carl Dudder came up slowly.
Carl
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From this reading Ham Spink and Carl Dudder came up slowly.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Well, in that case, they had better stay away," grumbled Giant.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Perhaps they have only come out of idle curiosity," returned Snap.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "Perhaps they have only come out of idle curiosity," returned Snap.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
Dudder
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From this reading Ham Spink and Carl Dudder came up slowly.
an opposing military force
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
Fairview
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From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "Well, in that case, they had better stay away," grumbled Giant.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "Well, in that case, they had better stay away," grumbled Giant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, in that case, they had better stay away," grumbled Giant.
HamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading Ham Spink and Carl Dudder came up slowly.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Perhaps they have only come out of idle curiosity," returned Snap.
not in action or at work
From this reading "Perhaps they have only come out of idle curiosity," returned Snap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, in that case, they had better stay away," grumbled Giant.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Perhaps they have only come out of idle curiosity," returned Snap.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
and nothing more
From this reading "Perhaps they have only come out of idle curiosity," returned Snap.
others
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From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Perhaps they have only come out of idle curiosity," returned Snap.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps they have only come out of idle curiosity," returned Snap.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Perhaps they have only come out of idle curiosity," returned Snap.
Shep
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From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Ham Spink and Carl Dudder came up slowly.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "Perhaps they have only come out of idle curiosity," returned Snap.
Spink
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From this reading Ham Spink and Carl Dudder came up slowly.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Well, in that case, they had better stay away," grumbled Giant.
express in words
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, in that case, they had better stay away," grumbled Giant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ham Spink and Carl Dudder came up slowly.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, in that case, they had better stay away," grumbled Giant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To tell the truth, they were a bit afraid, thinking the others might jump on them and begin a fight, because of what had happened at the Fairview dock.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading A VISIT FROM THE ENEMY "Wonder what they want?" whispered Shep as the newcomers drew closer.
