afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “They’re after us!”
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Yes, but their legs are too short,” Bob chuckled; “they won’t catch us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, but their legs are too short,” Bob chuckled; “they won’t catch us.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “Yes, but their legs are too short,” Bob chuckled; “they won’t catch us.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading “Yes, but their legs are too short,” Bob chuckled; “they won’t catch us.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
Don't
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From this reading Don’t you worry, my teenty-weenty green frog, the naughty men shan’t hurt you.”
fire-arms
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From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
Fitz
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From this reading “Hurry, Bob, hurry!” squeaked Fitz Mee.
frognounUS /frɑːɡ/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Don’t you worry, my teenty-weenty green frog, the naughty men shan’t hurt you.”
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Don’t you worry, my teenty-weenty green frog, the naughty men shan’t hurt you.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “Hurry, Bob, hurry!” squeaked Fitz Mee.
be the source of pain
From this reading Don’t you worry, my teenty-weenty green frog, the naughty men shan’t hurt you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
staying power
From this reading “Yes, but their legs are too short,” Bob chuckled; “they won’t catch us.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
Mee
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From this reading “Hurry, Bob, hurry!” squeaked Fitz Mee.
the force of workers available
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Don’t you worry, my teenty-weenty green frog, the naughty men shan’t hurt you.”
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading Don’t you worry, my teenty-weenty green frog, the naughty men shan’t hurt you.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
parrotnounUS /ˈperət/
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
with speed
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
shan't
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From this reading Don’t you worry, my teenty-weenty green frog, the naughty men shan’t hurt you.”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Yes, but their legs are too short,” Bob chuckled; “they won’t catch us.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
squeakedverbUS /skwiːkt/
past form of “squeak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading “Hurry, Bob, hurry!” squeaked Fitz Mee.
teenty-weenty
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From this reading Don’t you worry, my teenty-weenty green frog, the naughty men shan’t hurt you.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, but their legs are too short,” Bob chuckled; “they won’t catch us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, but their legs are too short,” Bob chuckled; “they won’t catch us.
They're
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From this reading “They’re after us!”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Yes, but their legs are too short,” Bob chuckled; “they won’t catch us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “They’re after us!”
won't
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From this reading “Yes, but their legs are too short,” Bob chuckled; “they won’t catch us.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Don’t you worry, my teenty-weenty green frog, the naughty men shan’t hurt you.”
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading LOST IN THE DESERT As Bob moved rapidly along the country road, bearing his comrade in the parrot cage, he could hear the sounds of clamor and pursuit behind him—the barking of dogs, the confused shouting and yelling of men, and the booming and cracking of fire-arms.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, but their legs are too short,” Bob chuckled; “they won’t catch us.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don’t you worry, my teenty-weenty green frog, the naughty men shan’t hurt you.”
