something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The order came from Mr. Barr five minutes after the _Peacemaker_ struck.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although deadly pale, Mr. Barr kept his voice as cool as an icicle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although deadly pale, Mr. Barr kept his voice as cool as an icicle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Open the side window panel and turn on the searchlight!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although deadly pale, Mr. Barr kept his voice as cool as an icicle.
Barr
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From this reading The order came from Mr. Barr five minutes after the _Peacemaker_ struck.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
a youthful male person
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The order came from Mr. Barr five minutes after the _Peacemaker_ struck.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Although deadly pale, Mr. Barr kept his voice as cool as an icicle.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Although deadly pale, Mr. Barr kept his voice as cool as an icicle.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
every person
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The order came from Mr. Barr five minutes after the _Peacemaker_ struck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The order came from Mr. Barr five minutes after the _Peacemaker_ struck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although deadly pale, Mr. Barr kept his voice as cool as an icicle.
iciclenounUS /ˈaɪsɪkəl/
ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
From this reading Although deadly pale, Mr. Barr kept his voice as cool as an icicle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Although deadly pale, Mr. Barr kept his voice as cool as an icicle.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The order came from Mr. Barr five minutes after the _Peacemaker_ struck.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The order came from Mr. Barr five minutes after the _Peacemaker_ struck.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Open the side window panel and turn on the searchlight!"
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Open the side window panel and turn on the searchlight!"
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The order came from Mr. Barr five minutes after the _Peacemaker_ struck.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Although deadly pale, Mr. Barr kept his voice as cool as an icicle.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading "Open the side window panel and turn on the searchlight!"
PeacemakernounUS /ˈpiːsmeɪkər/
someone who tries to bring peace
From this reading The order came from Mr. Barr five minutes after the _Peacemaker_ struck.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading "Open the side window panel and turn on the searchlight!"
in a serious manner
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Open the side window panel and turn on the searchlight!"
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The order came from Mr. Barr five minutes after the _Peacemaker_ struck.
SUPREMEadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading THE SUPREME TEST.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE SUPREME TEST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUPREME TEST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Open the side window panel and turn on the searchlight!"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Although deadly pale, Mr. Barr kept his voice as cool as an icicle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Naturally enough, everyone on board was seriously alarmed; but in the face of danger the Boy Scouts took their example for action from the naval officer and the inventor.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "Open the side window panel and turn on the searchlight!"
