accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He acted as though wild with delight over its recovery.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Dennison was holding that wonderful trophy aloft, and laughing to himself.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
DEBTnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading REPAYING HIS DEBT "Gee whiz!"
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He acted as though wild with delight over its recovery.
Dennison
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From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Dennison was holding that wonderful trophy aloft, and laughing to himself.
communicated in words
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading REPAYING HIS DEBT "Gee whiz!"
the act of giving
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He acted as though wild with delight over its recovery.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Dennison was holding that wonderful trophy aloft, and laughing to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REPAYING HIS DEBT "Gee whiz!"
the act of retaining something
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Dennison was holding that wonderful trophy aloft, and laughing to himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He acted as though wild with delight over its recovery.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Dennison was holding that wonderful trophy aloft, and laughing to himself.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Dennison was holding that wonderful trophy aloft, and laughing to himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Dennison was holding that wonderful trophy aloft, and laughing to himself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He acted as though wild with delight over its recovery.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading He acted as though wild with delight over its recovery.
REPAYINGverbUS /riˈpeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading REPAYING HIS DEBT "Gee whiz!"
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He acted as though wild with delight over its recovery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
trophynounUS /ˈtroʊfi/
an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Dennison was holding that wonderful trophy aloft, and laughing to himself.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
Wallington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course it was Jerry Wallington giving vent to the feeling of utter amazement that very nearly overcame him.
(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 His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
whiznounUS /wɪz/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading REPAYING HIS DEBT "Gee whiz!"
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He acted as though wild with delight over its recovery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He acted as though wild with delight over its recovery.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Dennison was holding that wonderful trophy aloft, and laughing to himself.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His words accurately expressed the feelings that filled the heart and soul of the other three chums as well.
