aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
ain't
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From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
(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 "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
start firing a weapon
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
coins made of gold
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
come to pass
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT OF THE TREE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT OF THE TREE.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
roarin
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From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
express in words
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
seein
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From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
sich
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From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT OF THE TREE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
there's
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From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
they've
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From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
propel through the air
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
the upper part of anything
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading OUT OF THE TREE.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What avail is all this?" said Harry; "it is likely the savages have already heard our conversation.
at the time that
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Besides, they will certainly see us, when we are drawn up out of the top of the trunk."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It ain't likely they've heard us," said Turk, "as there's sich an infernal din with the roarin' of the fire here and the volcano above; but as to their seein' us, I dare say that may happen."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Throw me the cord--quick!" cried the stranger, "and let me haul you up here with my precious gold!"
