farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Frank and Will looked very threatening as they advanced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank and Will looked very threatening as they advanced.
Andy
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From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "We surrender!" cried another, throwing up his hands.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank and Will looked very threatening as they advanced.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Hey, Jerry, open up!" called Frank.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "We surrender!" cried another, throwing up his hands.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
don't
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From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
encumberedadjectiveUS /enˈkʌmbərd/
loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
FLIESnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank and Will looked very threatening as they advanced.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "We surrender!" cried another, throwing up his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
Hey
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From this reading "Hey, Jerry, open up!" called Frank.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "Hey, Jerry, open up!" called Frank.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Frank and Will looked very threatening as they advanced.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Hey, Jerry, open up!" called Frank.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading "We surrender!" cried another, throwing up his hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank and Will looked very threatening as they advanced.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Frank and Will looked very threatening as they advanced.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "We surrender!" cried another, throwing up his hands.
TOBYnounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE TOBY FLIES HIGH "Here, don't shoot!" shouted Andy, dodging behind one of his companions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "We surrender!" cried another, throwing up his hands.
precisely as stated
From this reading Frank and Will looked very threatening as they advanced.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We surrender!" cried another, throwing up his hands.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Frank and Will looked very threatening as they advanced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both of them had their guns leveled, and besides, the latter was encumbered with his camera, so that he presented the appearance of being fairly loaded down with war material.
