(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
disjointedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
lacking orderly continuity
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t you know?” laughed the leader good-naturedly.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading “Don’t you know?” laughed the leader good-naturedly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “They have sniffed water.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Don’t you know?” laughed the leader good-naturedly.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “Don’t you know?” laughed the leader good-naturedly.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading “Don’t you know?” laughed the leader good-naturedly.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading “They have sniffed water.”
express in speech
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
move hurridly
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
that's
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From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They have sniffed water.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
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 “They have sniffed water.”
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s wrong?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
which person or people
From this reading What’s the matter?” demanded Reuben excitedly of Kit Carson, who was riding by his side.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “No, I don’t know, that’s why I asked,” replied Reuben in the disjointed words he was able to speak, while the mule which he was riding increased the speed at which he was running.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “What’s wrong?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don’t you know?” laughed the leader good-naturedly.
