past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both Andy and Phil were considerably stirred up by the happenings of the last few minutes.
Andy
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From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
Berks
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From this reading If old Berks had dealt in hints, they were certainly strong ones.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Andy and Phil were considerably stirred up by the happenings of the last few minutes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both Andy and Phil were considerably stirred up by the happenings of the last few minutes.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If old Berks had dealt in hints, they were certainly strong ones.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Both Andy and Phil were considerably stirred up by the happenings of the last few minutes.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading If old Berks had dealt in hints, they were certainly strong ones.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
ejaculated
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From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
an opposing military force
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Both Andy and Phil were considerably stirred up by the happenings of the last few minutes.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading Both Andy and Phil were considerably stirred up by the happenings of the last few minutes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading If old Berks had dealt in hints, they were certainly strong ones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If old Berks had dealt in hints, they were certainly strong ones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If old Berks had dealt in hints, they were certainly strong ones.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
immediately past
From this reading Both Andy and Phil were considerably stirred up by the happenings of the last few minutes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
come together
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Both Andy and Phil were considerably stirred up by the happenings of the last few minutes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If old Berks had dealt in hints, they were certainly strong ones.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
Phil
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From this reading Both Andy and Phil were considerably stirred up by the happenings of the last few minutes.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
SabinenounUS /səˈbiːn/
a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
in the near future
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Both Andy and Phil were considerably stirred up by the happenings of the last few minutes.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading If old Berks had dealt in hints, they were certainly strong ones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Both Andy and Phil were considerably stirred up by the happenings of the last few minutes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andy acted as excitedly as if the first gun had been fired and he was anxious to start right off to meet the enemy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
which person or people
From this reading ON DUTY "Well!" ejaculated Andy Sabine, as soon as they were out of hearing of the queer old man who had returned to them their stolen hunting traps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His forcible remarks had increased their patriotic fervor, already at high heat with his young friends.
