aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
(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 "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
from appearances alone
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
CANYONnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under such circumstances what shall we do?
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
Conroyal
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From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
Dickson
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From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
and nothing more
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
immediately past
From this reading "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
LOT'SnounUS /lɑːts/
possessive form of “lot” — (often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
engage in
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Under such circumstances what shall we do?
skunksnounUS /skʌŋks/
plural of “skunk” — a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
not in physical motion
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Under such circumstances what shall we do?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
propel through the air
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
Ugger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In spite of all our efforts to throw them off, that Ugger gang apparently are still on our trail.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under such circumstances what shall we do?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN LOT'S CANYON The next morning, just as they were about to start on their way Mr. Conroyal called the little company together.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now, Dickson says that we can make Lot's Canyon this afternoon; but, if we do, them skunks will be sure to follow us and to find it, too.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You all know what happened last night, and what it means," he said.
