take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I’m afraid the Rambler Club won’t solve any mysteries on this trip,” insisted Larry.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I’m afraid the Rambler Club won’t solve any mysteries on this trip,” insisted Larry.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
BurnhamnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You never can tell,” grinned Dick.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading “I’m afraid the Rambler Club won’t solve any mysteries on this trip,” insisted Larry.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “You never can tell,” grinned Dick.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
doesn't
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From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t you fool yourself,” retorted Tom.
Duncan's
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a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “Don’t you fool yourself,” retorted Tom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading “You never can tell,” grinned Dick.
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “I’m afraid the Rambler Club won’t solve any mysteries on this trip,” insisted Larry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
Larry
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diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “I’m afraid the Rambler Club won’t solve any mysteries on this trip,” insisted Larry.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “You never can tell,” grinned Dick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I’m afraid the Rambler Club won’t solve any mysteries on this trip,” insisted Larry.
piningnounUS /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/
a feeling of deep longing
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading “I’m afraid the Rambler Club won’t solve any mysteries on this trip,” insisted Larry.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “Don’t you fool yourself,” retorted Tom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading “I’m afraid the Rambler Club won’t solve any mysteries on this trip,” insisted Larry.
express in words
From this reading “You never can tell,” grinned Dick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
ThunderboltnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
male cat
From this reading “Don’t you fool yourself,” retorted Tom.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “I’m afraid the Rambler Club won’t solve any mysteries on this trip,” insisted Larry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.
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From this reading “I’m afraid the Rambler Club won’t solve any mysteries on this trip,” insisted Larry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ASKING QUESTIONS “If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Don’t you fool yourself,” retorted Tom.
