49
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From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
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From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The small rocket, cleaned and dried, rested on a newspaper on Steve's table.
Ames's
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From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
antennanounUS /ænˈtenə/
an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
armchairsnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃerz/
plural of “armchair” — chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading The small rocket, cleaned and dried, rested on a newspaper on Steve's table.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading The small rocket, cleaned and dried, rested on a newspaper on Steve's table.
electronicsnounUS /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪks/
the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The small rocket, cleaned and dried, rested on a newspaper on Steve's table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The small rocket, cleaned and dried, rested on a newspaper on Steve's table.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
rocketnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading The small rocket, cleaned and dried, rested on a newspaper on Steve's table.
Rockoon
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From this reading "Rockoon," Rick said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Rockoon," Rick said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
Scotty
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From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
slacksnounUS /slæks/
(used in the plural) pants for casual wear
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small rocket, cleaned and dried, rested on a newspaper on Steve's table.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
Steve
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From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
Steve's
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From this reading The small rocket, cleaned and dried, rested on a newspaper on Steve's table.
stingarees
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From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The small rocket, cleaned and dried, rested on a newspaper on Steve's table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
torsionnounUS /ˈtɔːrʃən/
a tortuous and twisted shape or position
From this reading The Empty Boat The Swiss torsion clock on Steve Ames's fireplace mantle read 6:49.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Rick and Scotty, in slacks, shirts, and moccasins, sat in armchairs and tried to stay awake.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "That explains the funny antenna, the presence of the electronics expert, and why the stingarees are launched."
