used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
Andy
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From this reading “That is true,” put in Andy.
react verbally
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
braceletnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But he will not be likely to have the bracelet with him.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
Carey
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From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
the act of giving
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “But he will not be likely to have the bracelet with him.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “That is true,” put in Andy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “But he will not be likely to have the bracelet with him.”
engage in
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “But he will not be likely to have the bracelet with him.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
PepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “That is true,” put in Andy.
Putnam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
in or at or to some place
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That is true,” put in Andy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “That is true,” put in Andy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Make Carey a prisoner somewhere and scare him into giving up the bracelet,” was the prompt answer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I am sure we can do it, for I feel he must be a coward at heart.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “But he will not be likely to have the bracelet with him.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But he will not be likely to have the bracelet with him.”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “Now, what is this plan of yours, Pep?” questioned Jack, on the way back to Putnam Hall.
