used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
agogadjectiveUS /əˈɡɑːɡ/
highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc.
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
a small house with a single story
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
EPISODEnounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading All pinned their faith to the music left by the miser.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
coins made of gold
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
a message received and understood
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
Jake
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From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
LAUNCHverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All pinned their faith to the music left by the miser.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
misernounUS /ˈmaɪzər/
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
From this reading All pinned their faith to the music left by the miser.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading All pinned their faith to the music left by the miser.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
not any; not one
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading All pinned their faith to the music left by the miser.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading No secret was made of the information thus obtained as the first progress in the search for the gold, and an air of excitement prevailed in and about the cottage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went cruising out of sheer desperation, having no precise idea to follow until more should be learned from the manuscript.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jake, especially, was all agog with interest in the new development, and took an active part in the subsequent operations, since the four friends now spent much of their time on the water, hoping by some fortunate chance to come on a suggestion for further guidance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE EPISODE OF THE LAUNCH The clue discovered by Billy Walker was accepted without hesitation.
