aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
on or to one side
From this reading Then he suspected mischief, and immediately threw aside the cover, and turned his light upon the fleeing rascals.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
in a state of sleep
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
augernounUS /ˈɔːɡər/
a long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes
From this reading The first turn of the auger startled him, and he called out sharply wanting to know what they were doing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first turn of the auger startled him, and he called out sharply wanting to know what they were doing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The first turn of the auger startled him, and he called out sharply wanting to know what they were doing.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
evildoersnounUS /ˈiːvəlduːərz/
plural of “evildoer” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
a boy or man
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first turn of the auger startled him, and he called out sharply wanting to know what they were doing.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Then he suspected mischief, and immediately threw aside the cover, and turned his light upon the fleeing rascals.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Then he suspected mischief, and immediately threw aside the cover, and turned his light upon the fleeing rascals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
mischancenoun
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Then he suspected mischief, and immediately threw aside the cover, and turned his light upon the fleeing rascals.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The first turn of the auger startled him, and he called out sharply wanting to know what they were doing.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
approval to do something
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Then he suspected mischief, and immediately threw aside the cover, and turned his light upon the fleeing rascals.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The first turn of the auger startled him, and he called out sharply wanting to know what they were doing.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The first turn of the auger startled him, and he called out sharply wanting to know what they were doing.
required or under orders
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
believed likely
From this reading Then he suspected mischief, and immediately threw aside the cover, and turned his light upon the fleeing rascals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he suspected mischief, and immediately threw aside the cover, and turned his light upon the fleeing rascals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Then he suspected mischief, and immediately threw aside the cover, and turned his light upon the fleeing rascals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The first turn of the auger startled him, and he called out sharply wanting to know what they were doing.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
UNSETTLEDadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then he suspected mischief, and immediately threw aside the cover, and turned his light upon the fleeing rascals.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
nonexistent
From this reading The first turn of the auger startled him, and he called out sharply wanting to know what they were doing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first turn of the auger startled him, and he called out sharply wanting to know what they were doing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
at the time that
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had happened that the little fellow had wanted to know some particular point about the engine, and had asked Jack's permission to look at his, which was simple and easily understood.
which person or people
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Jack had told him he could do what he liked, and the boy was under the cover with his electric light turned on the engine when the evildoers came up and got to work.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE BOAT AFFAIR UNSETTLED The conspirators had not mistaken the boat, and got hold of young J.W.'s by mischance, but had really begun operations on Jack's boat when surprised by the boy who they supposed to be fast asleep.
