afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure his name is John Whipple?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
Bobbsey
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From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "His name is Whipple!" cried the department store owner.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading "His name is Whipple!" cried the department store owner.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "His name is Whipple!" cried the department store owner.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Are you sure his name is John Whipple?"
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
a form of address for a man
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "His name is Whipple!" cried the department store owner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "His name is Whipple!" cried the department store owner.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
REUNITEDverbUS /ˌriːuːˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “reunite” — have a reunion; unite again
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "That's what the telegram says," went on Mr. Bobbsey.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "His name is Whipple!" cried the department store owner.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure his name is John Whipple?"
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's what the telegram says," went on Mr. Bobbsey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He fairly jumped up from his chair, on hearing what Mr. Bobbsey answered, and reached out his hand for the message.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "That's what the telegram says," went on Mr. Bobbsey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
Whipple
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From this reading REUNITED The Bobbsey twins were not as much surprised at what their father said, after reading the telegram, as was Mr. Whipple.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you sure his name is John Whipple?"
