aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
(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 As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
Billie
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From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
CeaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading “Cease firing!”
carefully weighed
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
Emilio's
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From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT IN MIDSTREAM.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading “Cease firing!”
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
cause to move by striking
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
how
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From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHT IN MIDSTREAM.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
MIDSTREAMnounUS /ˈmɪdstriːm/
the middle of a stream
From this reading THE FIGHT IN MIDSTREAM.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
oarsmannounUS /ˈɔːrzmən/
someone who rows a boat
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
Pablo
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From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
rowlocks
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From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
cut with a saw
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
SeizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT IN MIDSTREAM.
a special situation
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
precisely as stated
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It took some quick thinking to know what to do, but Billie was learning how to do that very thing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
whizzedverbUS /wɪzd/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the bullets whizzed overhead and all about the boat, and as Billie saw the oarsman pitch forward, he had two thoughts in his mind—one to keep from being hit by the bullets, and the other to capture Don Pablo, whom he considered as the real leader of the gun runners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seizing the oar which had fallen from Emilio’s hand, he dragged it out of the rowlocks, at the same time calling out with all his might:
