aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
(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 Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
CubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
the act of departing
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
set up or found
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
brought together in one place
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
the act of departing
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
Hal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
come to pass
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "What makes you think that?"
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
and nothing more
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
Something's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What makes you think that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What makes you think that?"
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I bet I said only what you fellows were all thinking about when I spoke," Bud ventured by way of indirect reply.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What makes you think that?"
at the time that
From this reading "Something Happens" "Something's going to happen to-night," Bud remarked to his three boy friends when the four found themselves alone after the departure of the prisoner under guard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
belonging to which person
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cub inquired, while he and Hal and Max all gathered around the speaker, whose remark afforded stimulus in harmony with the weird twilight shadows around them.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Mr. Perry had accompanied the officer and Mr. Baker to the yacht to aid them in arranging comfortable quarters for the night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What makes you think that?"
