aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading "They know what I'm talking about all right," returned his guest, admiration in his laughing eyes as he looked at the boys.
(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 "They know what I'm talking about all right," returned his guest, admiration in his laughing eyes as he looked at the boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "They know what I'm talking about all right," returned his guest, admiration in his laughing eyes as he looked at the boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading I bet they'll do great things yet."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I bet they'll do great things yet."
don't
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From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
opinion or judgment
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
FIENDnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
start firing a weapon
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I bet they'll do great things yet."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "They know what I'm talking about all right," returned his guest, admiration in his laughing eyes as he looked at the boys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They know what I'm talking about all right," returned his guest, admiration in his laughing eyes as he looked at the boys.
HerbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
I'm
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From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They know what I'm talking about all right," returned his guest, admiration in his laughing eyes as he looked at the boys.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "They know what I'm talking about all right," returned his guest, admiration in his laughing eyes as he looked at the boys.
Layton
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From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "They know what I'm talking about all right," returned his guest, admiration in his laughing eyes as he looked at the boys.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
a form of address for a man
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
RADIOnounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "They know what I'm talking about all right," returned his guest, admiration in his laughing eyes as he looked at the boys.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "They know what I'm talking about all right," returned his guest, admiration in his laughing eyes as he looked at the boys.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
express in words
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They know what I'm talking about all right," returned his guest, admiration in his laughing eyes as he looked at the boys.
they'll
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From this reading I bet they'll do great things yet."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I bet they'll do great things yet."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
except if; if not
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
(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 RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Unless I miss my guess, these fellows are the stuff of which radio experts are made.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
Won't
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From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
but in spite of that
From this reading I bet they'll do great things yet."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
you're
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From this reading RADIO AND THE FIRE FIEND "Well, I hope that the boys know what you're talking about," interrupted Mr. Layton at this point, his eyes twinkling, "for I'm sure I don't."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Won't you tell us more about your experiences?" begged Herb, while the other boys tried not to look too pleased at the praise.
