aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They trooped after Thad and Giraffe, the latter still hanging on to his blazing torch.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading They trooped after Thad and Giraffe, the latter still hanging on to his blazing torch.
Bumpus
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From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
the act of burning something
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
dishedadjectiveUS /dɪʃt/
shaped like a dish or pan
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
divisible by two
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading They trooped after Thad and Giraffe, the latter still hanging on to his blazing torch.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading They trooped after Thad and Giraffe, the latter still hanging on to his blazing torch.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading They trooped after Thad and Giraffe, the latter still hanging on to his blazing torch.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
level-headedadjective
exercising or showing good judgment
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
not any; not one
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
not divisible by two
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
express in words
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
having a supporting base
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
not in physical motion
From this reading They trooped after Thad and Giraffe, the latter still hanging on to his blazing torch.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE TORCH TALK.
Thad
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From this reading They trooped after Thad and Giraffe, the latter still hanging on to his blazing torch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TORCH TALK.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They trooped after Thad and Giraffe, the latter still hanging on to his blazing torch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
TORCHnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading THE TORCH TALK.
troopedverbUS /truːpt/
past form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading They trooped after Thad and Giraffe, the latter still hanging on to his blazing torch.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And strange to say, the supper that was just about to be dished out was for the time being utterly swallowed up in this new and thrilling excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
at the time that
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
in or at the place that
From this reading Toby was left alone by the fire; but after making sure that the supper was in no danger of burning up, the cool, level-headed guide followed his charges over to the spot where Giraffe had happened to be standing, when he noticed the odd signals from up on the face of the cliff.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every one of the scouts was on his feet by this time, even fat Bumpus managing to struggle erect with the rest.
