used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
(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 THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Without saying a word, Hugh jumped to his feet and went outside to take a look around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
don't
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From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
EXPLOSIONnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Without saying a word, Hugh jumped to his feet and went outside to take a look around.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Without saying a word, Hugh jumped to his feet and went outside to take a look around.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
Hugh
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From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Without saying a word, Hugh jumped to his feet and went outside to take a look around.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Without saying a word, Hugh jumped to his feet and went outside to take a look around.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
come together
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Without saying a word, Hugh jumped to his feet and went outside to take a look around.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
Ralph
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From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Without saying a word, Hugh jumped to his feet and went outside to take a look around.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
stunnernounUS /ˈstʌnər/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
carry out
From this reading Without saying a word, Hugh jumped to his feet and went outside to take a look around.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Without saying a word, Hugh jumped to his feet and went outside to take a look around.
at the time that
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
in or at the place that
From this reading And as I happened to be looking over there where the opening lies, the flash nearly blinded me."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, honest, I could feel the ground shake under me when that thunder clap came!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without saying a word, Hugh jumped to his feet and went outside to take a look around.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Without saying a word, Hugh jumped to his feet and went outside to take a look around.
WownounUS /waʊ/
a joke that seems extremely funny
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION "Wow! that was a stunner all right!" exclaimed Bud.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lightning and thunder in November is something you don't often meet," was the comment of Ralph, turning a perplexed face toward Hugh, as though depending on the leader of the Wolf patrol to solve the puzzle.
