aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "It ain't half bad," admitted Step Hen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
ain't
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From this reading "It ain't half bad," admitted Step Hen.
(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 "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
Allan
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From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "It ain't half bad," admitted Step Hen.
exhale hard
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
Bumpus
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From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
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 THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "It ain't half bad," admitted Step Hen.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading "It ain't half bad," admitted Step Hen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
how
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From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
with low volume
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "It ain't half bad," admitted Step Hen.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
Thad
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From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "Oh! hang the luck, I clean forgot all about that!" admitted the tall scout, his smile of triumph disappearing immediately.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
Whew
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From this reading "Whew!
winksnounUS /wɪŋks/
plural of “wink” — a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "But how about starting to sea in this blow?" asked Allan, quietly, after he and Thad had exchanged winks.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT "Good for you, Giraffe!" exclaimed Bumpus, ready to seize upon the idea without stopping to examine the same in order to find out whether or not it were possible to carry it out.
