aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There is some mystery about this island that puzzles me.
(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 ALL the way back to the island, Charley pondered over the mystifying occurrence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ALL the way back to the island, Charley pondered over the mystifying occurrence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
Charley
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From this reading ALL the way back to the island, Charley pondered over the mystifying occurrence.
Chris
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From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
don't
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From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
set up or found
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
I'll
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From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is some mystery about this island that puzzles me.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ALL the way back to the island, Charley pondered over the mystifying occurrence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "There is some mystery about this island that puzzles me.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading MORE MISCHIEF.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE MISCHIEF.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "There is some mystery about this island that puzzles me.
mystifyingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪɪŋ/
of an obscure nature
From this reading ALL the way back to the island, Charley pondered over the mystifying occurrence.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading ALL the way back to the island, Charley pondered over the mystifying occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ALL the way back to the island, Charley pondered over the mystifying occurrence.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading ALL the way back to the island, Charley pondered over the mystifying occurrence.
puzzlesnounUS /ˈpʌzəlz/
plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
From this reading "There is some mystery about this island that puzzles me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
the state of being asleep
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "There is some mystery about this island that puzzles me.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There is some mystery about this island that puzzles me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL the way back to the island, Charley pondered over the mystifying occurrence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is some mystery about this island that puzzles me.
a special situation
From this reading If this sort of thing goes on I'll be converted to Chris' belief in spirits.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There is some mystery about this island that puzzles me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALL the way back to the island, Charley pondered over the mystifying occurrence.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ALL the way back to the island, Charley pondered over the mystifying occurrence.
Westfield
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From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
which person or people
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't understand it, I don't understand it at all," he said to Captain Westfield whom he found sitting beside Walter who was still sleeping soundly.
