aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
ChunkyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌŋki/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "You should keep your eyes out for signs."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You should keep your eyes out for signs."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
HERMIT'S
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From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "You should keep your eyes out for signs."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "What kind of signs?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What kind of signs?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You should keep your eyes out for signs."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You should keep your eyes out for signs."
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "You should keep your eyes out for signs."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
Stacy
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From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading "Don't talk so much, Chunky," begged Tad, after they had gone on some distance.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What kind of signs?"
in or at the place that
From this reading IN THE HERMIT'S CAVE The conviction that they did not know where they were grew upon Stacy as they proceeded.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Not that Stacy cared particularly whether they were lost or not, but it gave him something to talk about.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You should keep your eyes out for signs."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You should keep your eyes out for signs."
