Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

in addition

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

any thing at all

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

a city of east central Wyoming on the North Platte river

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, I noticed that, all right, even if I didn't look your way," returned Andy, promptly.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

divisible by two

From this reading "Oh, I noticed that, all right, even if I didn't look your way," returned Andy, promptly.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

a young female

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

a vagrant

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

in a humorous manner

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Oh, I noticed that, all right, even if I didn't look your way," returned Andy, promptly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Oh, I noticed that, all right, even if I didn't look your way," returned Andy, promptly.

and nothing more

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Oh, I noticed that, all right, even if I didn't look your way," returned Andy, promptly.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

being perceived or observed

From this reading "Oh, I noticed that, all right, even if I didn't look your way," returned Andy, promptly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I noticed that, all right, even if I didn't look your way," returned Andy, promptly.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

with little or no delay

From this reading "Oh, I noticed that, all right, even if I didn't look your way," returned Andy, promptly.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Oh, I noticed that, all right, even if I didn't look your way," returned Andy, promptly.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

having a supporting base

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

a guard who keeps watch

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Oh, I noticed that, all right, even if I didn't look your way," returned Andy, promptly.

at the time that

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

which person or people

From this reading "Yes, that's my best girl, as sure as you live; and she's standing there on the porch of our house right now, waving to me--Aunt Laura, who thinks just as much of me as any mother could.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.

an affirmative

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

but in spite of that

From this reading But Andy, neither of us said anything when Larry told about that hobo aviator named Casper Blue; yet he answered the description the bank watchman gave of the smaller man who had a stiff arm."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading JUST BELOW THE CLOUDS "Good luck to you, boys!" came floating up from the ground, above the buzzing of the busy little Kinkaid motor; and looking down, they could see Larry, Elephant, yes, and the old veteran also, carrying on excitedly, as they swung their hats around.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Who're you waving your handkerchief to, Frank; does your best girl keep her eyes on the skies all the day long, looking to see you come around?" demanded Andy, humorously.