aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
react verbally
From this reading "Weston!" he exclaimed stupidly in answer to Ross's explanation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Weston!" he exclaimed stupidly in answer to Ross's explanation.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Weston!" he exclaimed stupidly in answer to Ross's explanation.
a boy or man
From this reading I saw that Weston fellow, you know.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw that Weston fellow, you know.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/
lacking power or ability
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
INGRATITUDEnoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
isn't
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From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
it's
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From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I saw that Weston fellow, you know.
Leslie
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From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
RoostverbUS /ruːst/
sit, as on a branch
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
a strong line
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
Ross'snounUS /ˈrɑːsɪz/
possessive form of “ross” — Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading "Weston!" he exclaimed stupidly in answer to Ross's explanation.
Sagehen
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From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
savvyverbUS /ˈsævi/
get the meaning of something
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw that Weston fellow, you know.
snow-shoes
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From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
stupidlyadverbUS /ˈstuːpədli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading "Weston!" he exclaimed stupidly in answer to Ross's explanation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But not until the two boys had reached the cabin and Leslie was warming himself beside the hot stove, did he fully comprehend the trick that had been played on him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
WESTONnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
Weston's
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From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE INGRATITUDE OF WESTON THE presence of Leslie without snow-shoes, the disappearance of the rope, and Weston's voice caused Ross to "savvy" immediately in impotent anger and bitter disappointment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, this isn't the man you told about at Sagehen Roost--it's the Miller that you went away with.
