used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in actual fact
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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Ames
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From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ What's shaped like a sting ray and flies over Chesapeake Bay?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ What's shaped like a sting ray and flies over Chesapeake Bay?
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
the lower side of anything
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
Calvert's
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From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
Chesapeake
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cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
confrontsverbUS /kənˈfrʌnts/
third-person singular of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
eerieadjectiveUS /ˈɪri/
suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
promote over another
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
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moving swiftly
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
for a limitless time
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
high-voltageadjective
operating on or powered by a high voltage
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
How
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
kidnapedverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
past form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
held up in the air
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
prefer or wish to do something
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plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
MarylandnounUS /ˈmerələnd/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
attach to a support
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
and nothing more
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
past form of “print” — put into print
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raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
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reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
saucersnounUS /ˈsɔːsərz/
plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
Scotty
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From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
the act of searching for something
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
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a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
sightingsnounUS /ˈsaɪtɪŋz/
plural of “sighting” — the act of observing
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
Spindriftnoun
spray blown up from the surface of the sea
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
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Steve
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From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
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stingaree
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behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
believed likely
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ What's shaped like a sting ray and flies over Chesapeake Bay?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
a special situation
From this reading The "thing," they learn, is not the only one of its kind--one is actually suspected of having kidnaped a man!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
precisely as stated
From this reading As the clues mount up, the trail leads to Calvert's Favor, a historic plantation house--and to the very bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland believe the strange objects are flying saucers, but, weary of ridicule, have ceased reporting the sightings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How Rick and Scotty, at the risk of their lives, ground the eerie menace forever makes a tale of high-voltage suspense. Scotty fitted the camera to the telescope Now to find out what he had The flying stingaree lifted him
What's
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at the time that
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is the eerie riddle which confronts Rick Brant and his friend Don Scott when, seeking shelter from a storm, they anchor the houseboat _Spindrift_ in a lonely cove along the Maryland shore and spot the flying stingaree.
belonging to which person
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Rick and Scotty, their scientific curiosity aroused, begin a comprehensive investigation, encouraged by their friend Steve Ames, a young government intelligence agent, whose summer cottage is near the cove.
