used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
Andy
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From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's that you said?" asked the younger Racer lad.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "Is that a joke, or just a pleasant little way you Westerners have of making conversation?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
a long fixed look
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "The treasure of Golden Peak," murmured Frank.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Is that a joke, or just a pleasant little way you Westerners have of making conversation?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
I'm
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From this reading Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that a joke, or just a pleasant little way you Westerners have of making conversation?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Is that a joke, or just a pleasant little way you Westerners have of making conversation?"
and nothing more
From this reading "Is that a joke, or just a pleasant little way you Westerners have of making conversation?"
a boy or man
From this reading "What's that you said?" asked the younger Racer lad.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Is that a joke, or just a pleasant little way you Westerners have of making conversation?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Is that a joke, or just a pleasant little way you Westerners have of making conversation?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "The treasure of Golden Peak," murmured Frank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The treasure of Golden Peak," murmured Frank.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
and nothing more
From this reading Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Is that a joke, or just a pleasant little way you Westerners have of making conversation?"
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading "The treasure of Golden Peak," murmured Frank.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Is that a joke, or just a pleasant little way you Westerners have of making conversation?"
with speed
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
RacernounUS /ˈreɪsər/
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading "What's that you said?" asked the younger Racer lad.
on the contrary
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What's that you said?" asked the younger Racer lad.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What's that you said?" asked the younger Racer lad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "The treasure of Golden Peak," murmured Frank.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Is that a joke, or just a pleasant little way you Westerners have of making conversation?"
(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 Billy laughed and said: "Well, boys, I'm afraid, after all, that it may be only a joke.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading OFF FOR THE WEST Frank looked quickly at his brother, and Andy, in turn, turned a rather startled gaze on Frank.
WesternersnounUS /ˈwestərnərz/
plural of “westerner” — an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading "Is that a joke, or just a pleasant little way you Westerners have of making conversation?"
What's
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From this reading "What's that you said?" asked the younger Racer lad.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What's that you said?" asked the younger Racer lad.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "What's that you said?" asked the younger Racer lad.
