aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are screens of bushes behind which I can operate," Ripley decided.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nor did young Ripley dare to risk discovery as the perpetrator of the outrage he was now planning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "There are screens of bushes behind which I can operate," Ripley decided.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading "There are screens of bushes behind which I can operate," Ripley decided.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "There are screens of bushes behind which I can operate," Ripley decided.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He feared his father's certain wrath.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
COAXINGadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Nor did young Ripley dare to risk discovery as the perpetrator of the outrage he was now planning.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "There are screens of bushes behind which I can operate," Ripley decided.
someone who is a detective
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did young Ripley dare to risk discovery as the perpetrator of the outrage he was now planning.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Nor did young Ripley dare to risk discovery as the perpetrator of the outrage he was now planning.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He feared his father's certain wrath.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He feared his father's certain wrath.
Fred
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From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
HEIRnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There are screens of bushes behind which I can operate," Ripley decided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did young Ripley dare to risk discovery as the perpetrator of the outrage he was now planning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading "There are screens of bushes behind which I can operate," Ripley decided.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Nor did young Ripley dare to risk discovery as the perpetrator of the outrage he was now planning.
perpetratornounUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtər/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Nor did young Ripley dare to risk discovery as the perpetrator of the outrage he was now planning.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Nor did young Ripley dare to risk discovery as the perpetrator of the outrage he was now planning.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
RIPLEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Nor did young Ripley dare to risk discovery as the perpetrator of the outrage he was now planning.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading "There are screens of bushes behind which I can operate," Ripley decided.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
moving very fast
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are screens of bushes behind which I can operate," Ripley decided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE RIPLEY HEIR TRIES COAXING Fred studied the now distant canoe, then glanced carefully about the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor did young Ripley dare to risk discovery as the perpetrator of the outrage he was now planning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "There are screens of bushes behind which I can operate," Ripley decided.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that any sign of his presence, observed by Dick & Co., would be sure to result in the swift return of the canoe, with its load of six indignant boys.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading He feared his father's certain wrath.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nor did young Ripley dare to risk discovery as the perpetrator of the outrage he was now planning.
