afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why, what's wrong with it?" asked Paul.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Good-night!" gasped Russ, who understood at once.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
Dalwood
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From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
Estelle
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From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
ESTELLE'S
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From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Good-night!" gasped Russ, who understood at once.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
Good-night
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From this reading "Good-night!" gasped Russ, who understood at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, what's wrong with it?" asked Paul.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
Maurice
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From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
on one occasion
From this reading "Good-night!" gasped Russ, who understood at once.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Why, what's wrong with it?" asked Paul.
having a point
From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
runaboutnounUS /ˈrʌnəbaʊt/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
RussnounUS /rʌs/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Look!" cried the director, and he pointed to Maurice, speeding to carry his message in the small runabout.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "Good-night!" gasped Russ, who understood at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
What's
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From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
in or at the place that
From this reading ESTELLE'S STORY "What's the matter?" cried Russ Dalwood, running back from the stream where he had been to see that an assistant was successfully getting the scene after Estelle had leaped to the other bank.
which person or people
From this reading "Good-night!" gasped Russ, who understood at once.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, what's wrong with it?" asked Paul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why, what's wrong with it?" asked Paul.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Why, what's wrong with it?" asked Paul.
