afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
(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 Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Mother is almost frantic and daddy doesn't know what to do.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mother is almost frantic and daddy doesn't know what to do.
eagerly desirous
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
BiffnounUS /bɪf/
(boxing) a blow with the fist
From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
Chet
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From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
daddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Mother is almost frantic and daddy doesn't know what to do.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Mother is almost frantic and daddy doesn't know what to do.
doesn't
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From this reading "Mother is almost frantic and daddy doesn't know what to do.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading "Mother is almost frantic and daddy doesn't know what to do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
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 Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
Hooper
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From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
Iola
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From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
isn't
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From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
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 It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
engage in
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
not able to be found
From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mother is almost frantic and daddy doesn't know what to do.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
not any; not one
From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
we'd
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From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Mother is almost frantic and daddy doesn't know what to do.
at the time that
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
in or at the place that
From this reading It isn't like Chet to make us wait this long for some word of where he is, particularly when he knew we'd be anxious."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading MISSING No word came from Chet Morton or Biff Hooper the following day.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading "They were wrecked in that storm, I know it!" declared Iola Morton, with conviction, when the Hardy boys called at the farmhouse on the third day.
produce a literary work
From this reading Although the parents of the chums tried to allay their fears by assuming that the lads had not stopped off at Hawk Cove after all or had neglected to write, as is the way of boys the world over, when three days passed without further news, the situation became serious.
