from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
(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 "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
Allan
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From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
camp-fire
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From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
put or send forth
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
digestverbUS /daɪˈdʒest/
convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
dodgesnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪz/
plural of “dodge” — an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
don't
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From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
the act of acquiring something
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
Giraffe's
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From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But Thad, tell me more of what you saw and heard."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
a message received and understood
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
maroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Thad, tell me more of what you saw and heard."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Thad, tell me more of what you saw and heard."
NEIGHBORSnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
cut with a saw
From this reading But Thad, tell me more of what you saw and heard."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
in a serious manner
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
express in words
From this reading But Thad, tell me more of what you saw and heard."
Thad
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From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
not known
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
unlawfuladjectiveUS /ənˈlɔːfəl/
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
wasn't
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From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Looks that way," replied the other, seriously enough, for he did not exactly like the situation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But Thad, tell me more of what you saw and heard."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
which person or people
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Allan asked, after he had had time to digest the startling information which his chum had imparted, as they stood there within the outer edge of the glow cast by Giraffe's camp-fire under the overhanging ledge of rock.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading BAD NEIGHBORS "It seems to be getting worse and worse, the further we go, don't it, Thad?"
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading "Seems like it wasn't bad enough for us to be wrecked, and marooned on this queer island, but we have to fall across the trail of some unknown parties who may be up to all sorts of unlawful dodges, for all we know.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But Thad, tell me more of what you saw and heard."
