used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
in addition
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Pep shot a glance backward.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
CLICKverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The trio crowded past the others in the seat and started for the door.
without deviation
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The trio crowded past the others in the seat and started for the door.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The trio crowded past the others in the seat and started for the door.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Pep shot a glance backward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The trio crowded past the others in the seat and started for the door.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
being perceived or observed
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
nudgeverbUS /nʌdʒ/
to push against gently
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
others
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From this reading The trio crowded past the others in the seat and started for the door.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The trio crowded past the others in the seat and started for the door.
PepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
perturbationnounUS /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/
an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
propoundedverbUS /prəˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “propound” — put forward, as of an idea
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
quick-wittedadjective
mentally nimble and resourceful
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The trio crowded past the others in the seat and started for the door.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Pep shot a glance backward.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The trio crowded past the others in the seat and started for the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The trio crowded past the others in the seat and started for the door.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
Vic
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From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
What's
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From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pep gave him a nudge and a look which told his quick-witted comrade that something was up.
which person or people
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DONE WITH A CLICK “What’s the matter, fellows?” propounded Randy, as he noticed Pep arising to his feet and, also, the evident perturbation of Vic.
showing curiosity
From this reading He caught sight of the man who had sat directly behind them and whom they had every reason to believe was a spy on their movements, staring after them in a wondering and undecided manner.
