used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
Andy
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From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
move towards
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Slugger and Nappy were conducted to this by the head waiter, thus passing the Rovers.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Slugger and Nappy were conducted to this by the head waiter, thus passing the Rovers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
DILEMMAnounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
without deviation
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
Fred
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From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They did not, however, notice our friends until they had seated themselves and given their order.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They did not, however, notice our friends until they had seated themselves and given their order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They did not, however, notice our friends until they had seated themselves and given their order.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Slugger and Nappy were conducted to this by the head waiter, thus passing the Rovers.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They did not, however, notice our friends until they had seated themselves and given their order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
Martell
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From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
Martha
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From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
Nappynoun
garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
From this reading Slugger and Nappy were conducted to this by the head waiter, thus passing the Rovers.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not, however, notice our friends until they had seated themselves and given their order.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading They did not, however, notice our friends until they had seated themselves and given their order.
being perceived or observed
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
and nothing more
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They did not, however, notice our friends until they had seated themselves and given their order.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They did not, however, notice our friends until they had seated themselves and given their order.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Slugger and Nappy were conducted to this by the head waiter, thus passing the Rovers.
pursedverbUS /pɜːrst/
past form of “purse” — contract one's lips into a rounded shape
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
ROVER'SnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
possessive form of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Slugger and Nappy were conducted to this by the head waiter, thus passing the Rovers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
Identical; not different.
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They did not, however, notice our friends until they had seated themselves and given their order.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
SluggernounUS /ˈslʌɡər/
(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
From this reading Slugger and Nappy were conducted to this by the head waiter, thus passing the Rovers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They did not, however, notice our friends until they had seated themselves and given their order.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Slugger and Nappy were conducted to this by the head waiter, thus passing the Rovers.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Slugger and Nappy were conducted to this by the head waiter, thus passing the Rovers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
male cat
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They did not, however, notice our friends until they had seated themselves and given their order.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Slugger and Nappy were conducted to this by the head waiter, thus passing the Rovers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TOM ROVER'S DILEMMA Andy and Randy were facing the same way as Fred, and they, too, noticed the approach of Brown and Martell.
in or at the place that
From this reading The dining car was almost full, and the only table vacant was a small one directly behind where Fred was sitting.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Randy whispered something in a low tone of voice to Martha and Mary, and the two girls pursed up their lips, but said nothing, nor did they look around.
