something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Frank had aimed straight between those glowing eyes at the time he fired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIREBRANDS AND JAGUARS.
Andy
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From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
BangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading "Bang!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Frank had aimed straight between those glowing eyes at the time he fired.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Frank had aimed straight between those glowing eyes at the time he fired.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
FIREBRANDSnounUS /ˈfaɪərbrændz/
plural of “firebrand” — a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
From this reading FIREBRANDS AND JAGUARS.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Frank had aimed straight between those glowing eyes at the time he fired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank had aimed straight between those glowing eyes at the time he fired.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Frank had aimed straight between those glowing eyes at the time he fired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had aimed straight between those glowing eyes at the time he fired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
JAGUARSnounUS /ˈdʒæɡwɑːrz/
plural of “jaguar” — a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading FIREBRANDS AND JAGUARS.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Frank had aimed straight between those glowing eyes at the time he fired.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Frank had aimed straight between those glowing eyes at the time he fired.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He bounded to his feet, and from his manner of action it was plain to be seen that he remembered exactly the condition of affairs at the time of his taking passage for the Land of Dreams.
WownounUS /waʊ/
a joke that seems extremely funny
From this reading "Wow! are they coming in on us?" shouted Andy, suddenly aroused by the sharp report of the repeating rifle.
