anew
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
react verbally
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Now go out yourself and flag Callahan before he reaches the limits.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
Callahan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now go out yourself and flag Callahan before he reaches the limits.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading "Now go out yourself and flag Callahan before he reaches the limits.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now go out yourself and flag Callahan before he reaches the limits.
half-way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's half-way down the yard, now!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
He's
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From this reading He's half-way down the yard, now!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leg it!
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Leg it!
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading "Now go out yourself and flag Callahan before he reaches the limits.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
Megilpnoun
a medium for oil-paints; linseed oil mixed with mastic varnish or turpentine
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
not any; not one
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now go out yourself and flag Callahan before he reaches the limits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Now go out yourself and flag Callahan before he reaches the limits.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading "Now go out yourself and flag Callahan before he reaches the limits.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
express in words
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
time-card's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
Tischer
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From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The answer was evidently prompt and satisfactory, since he began again almost in the same breath.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tell him the time-card's changed and he is to run _west_ with the special to Megilp as first section of the mail--no stops, or Tischer will run him down.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading He's half-way down the yard, now!"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Now go out yourself and flag Callahan before he reaches the limits.
