AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
Abner
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From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading The aft door was open and there was no one outside it.
after-cabin
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From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
Amos'snounUS /ˈeɪməsɪz/
possessive form of “amos” — a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading None of the three appeared to be wounded or injured in any way.
any thing at all
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading None of the three appeared to be wounded or injured in any way.
arknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading None of the three appeared to be wounded or injured in any way.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
confined by bonds
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
one or the other of two
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
gaggedverbUS /ɡæɡd/
inflected form of “gag” — prevent from speaking out
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading None of the three appeared to be wounded or injured in any way.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The aft door was open and there was no one outside it.
and nothing more
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
not any; not one
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the three appeared to be wounded or injured in any way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The aft door was open and there was no one outside it.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The aft door was open and there was no one outside it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading None of the three appeared to be wounded or injured in any way.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The aft door was open and there was no one outside it.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
RejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
rescuersnounUS /ˈreskjuːərz/
plural of “rescuer” — a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The aft door was open and there was no one outside it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading None of the three appeared to be wounded or injured in any way.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Sergeant Dick and Amos had no sooner shot the bolts on the inside of the bow door of the ark than they turned and made for the after-cabin, glancing about them as they did so in quest of the three girls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Rejoicing at the sight, but unable to do anything for the trio just then, the two rescuers gained the door between the two cabins and looked through.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They saw, instead, Amos’s three brothers--Aaron, Abel and Abner--lying, bound hand and foot and gagged, upon the seats running along either side of the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aft door was open and there was no one outside it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading None of the three appeared to be wounded or injured in any way.
people who are wounded
From this reading None of the three appeared to be wounded or injured in any way.
