something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading MAGIC AGAINST MAGIC “Go slow!”
(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 For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
detainingverbUS /dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
endangerverbUS /enˈdeɪndʒər/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
the organ of sight
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MAGIC AGAINST MAGIC “Go slow!”
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
temporary military shelter
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
loitered
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From this reading Tom loitered.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading MAGIC AGAINST MAGIC “Go slow!”
engage in
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
Nicky
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From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
on one occasion
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
move hurridly
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
cut with a saw
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading MAGIC AGAINST MAGIC “Go slow!”
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
express in words
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
male cat
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Cliff urged, detaining Tom before the latter could make an impetuous rush toward the large hut.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For once Nicky saw eye to eye with Cliff, and realized that hasty action might endanger them all.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If your sister is in there, be sure you won’t spoil everything by telling her—before you do tell her.”
