Abner
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From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
acenounUS /eɪs/
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
Alf
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From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Right you are, sergeant!”
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
most important element
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
not any; not one
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Right you are, sergeant!”
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
slammingverbUS /ˈslæmɪŋ/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
move stealthily
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Even as the key rattled in the lock, and Old Alf pushed the door in, Sergeant Dick sprang round the corner of the “house” or cabin.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
push forcefully
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Arnold answered; and, as the side of the ark bumped heavily against the verandah, the old man and his two sons vaulted hurriedly aboard, and dashed at the door near them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
at the time that
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
which person or people
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Nevertheless, inside he was within an ace of being shut out--purposely or accidentally--by Abner Arnold, who was slamming the door in his face, when he flung himself bodily against it, and, by main force, thrust it open sufficiently to slip inside.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sergeant Dick knew that the old squatter had the keys of the cabin doors upon him; that there would be no necessity for them to force an entrance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Right you are, sergeant!”
