aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “I’m going to go ashore and look for him,” Clay announced.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading “I’m going to go ashore and look for him,” Clay announced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading “I’m going to go ashore and look for him,” Clay announced.
psychological suffering
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Turn on the prow light and signal with the rifle every half hour.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’m going to go ashore and look for him,” Clay announced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I’m going to go ashore and look for him,” Clay announced.
the act of departing
From this reading “I’m going to go ashore and look for him,” Clay announced.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Turn on the prow light and signal with the rifle every half hour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I’m going to go ashore and look for him,” Clay announced.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “Turn on the prow light and signal with the rifle every half hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ll go with you.”
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m going to go ashore and look for him,” Clay announced.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
immediately past
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Turn on the prow light and signal with the rifle every half hour.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I’m going to go ashore and look for him,” Clay announced.
MISHAPnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
not any; not one
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Turn on the prow light and signal with the rifle every half hour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading “Turn on the prow light and signal with the rifle every half hour.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
not in physical motion
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “Turn on the prow light and signal with the rifle every half hour.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER MISHAP As it drew still nearer to twilight, the boys grew more and more uneasy about Case, until at last Ike got out the rifle and fired four shots in quick succession, the distress signal they had agreed upon, but there was no response.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I cannot understand what trouble Case has got into—but he has sure got into trouble of some kind.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Turn on the prow light and signal with the rifle every half hour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ll go with you.”
