used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It looked as if the scheme of the plotters had fallen through.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Did Bill--er--did your other helper say where he was going?” asked Ned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HELD PRISONERS The boys glanced at each other.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “Did Bill--er--did your other helper say where he was going?” asked Ned.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading HELD PRISONERS The boys glanced at each other.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading This was something they had not counted on.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did Bill--er--did your other helper say where he was going?” asked Ned.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading HELD PRISONERS The boys glanced at each other.
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading “Did Bill--er--did your other helper say where he was going?” asked Ned.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It looked as if the scheme of the plotters had fallen through.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading HELD PRISONERS The boys glanced at each other.
the act of departing
From this reading “Did Bill--er--did your other helper say where he was going?” asked Ned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was something they had not counted on.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading HELD PRISONERS The boys glanced at each other.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “Did Bill--er--did your other helper say where he was going?” asked Ned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It looked as if the scheme of the plotters had fallen through.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looked as if the scheme of the plotters had fallen through.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked as if the scheme of the plotters had fallen through.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
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From this reading “Did Bill--er--did your other helper say where he was going?” asked Ned.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was something they had not counted on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It looked as if the scheme of the plotters had fallen through.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was something they had not counted on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading HELD PRISONERS The boys glanced at each other.
plottersnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading It looked as if the scheme of the plotters had fallen through.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading HELD PRISONERS The boys glanced at each other.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
express in words
From this reading “Did Bill--er--did your other helper say where he was going?” asked Ned.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It looked as if the scheme of the plotters had fallen through.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This was something they had not counted on.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELD PRISONERS The boys glanced at each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was something they had not counted on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was something they had not counted on.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It looked as if the scheme of the plotters had fallen through.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was something they had not counted on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Evidently Bill’s companions had told him what had happened, the night the motor boat was stolen, and he had fled, for some reason.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Did Bill--er--did your other helper say where he was going?” asked Ned.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did Bill--er--did your other helper say where he was going?” asked Ned.
