aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “No two ways about that!
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We could never stand against such odds; so we'll run first and fight afterwards.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading We could never stand against such odds; so we'll run first and fight afterwards.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could never stand against such odds; so we'll run first and fight afterwards.”
Dey
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From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
eh
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From this reading “And reverse the old saying, eh?” laughed Jack.
divisible by two
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We could never stand against such odds; so we'll run first and fight afterwards.”
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “And reverse the old saying, eh?” laughed Jack.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading We could never stand against such odds; so we'll run first and fight afterwards.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No two ways about that!
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading We could never stand against such odds; so we'll run first and fight afterwards.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “And reverse the old saying, eh?” laughed Jack.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
with low volume
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading “And reverse the old saying, eh?” laughed Jack.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
sar
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From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “And reverse the old saying, eh?” laughed Jack.
significantlyadverbUS /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a statistically significant way
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We could never stand against such odds; so we'll run first and fight afterwards.”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
Spottie
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From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
be standing; be upright
From this reading We could never stand against such odds; so we'll run first and fight afterwards.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We could never stand against such odds; so we'll run first and fight afterwards.”
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “No two ways about that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dey coming, sar!” groaned Spottie; and even as he spoke the leaders of the mob came tearing round the corner.
turbannounUS /ˈtɜːrbən/
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “No two ways about that!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “No two ways about that!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We could never stand against such odds; so we'll run first and fight afterwards.”
we'll
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From this reading We could never stand against such odds; so we'll run first and fight afterwards.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Is it fight or run, Don?” said Jack quietly, adjusting his turban with one hand and laying the other significantly upon his knife.
