aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They dressed sleepily and had to hurry downstairs in order to be in time for breakfast.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading In the morning, it required two calls to arouse them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading This did not escape the notice of ever-watchful Aunt Gertrude.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
Bayport
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From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They dressed sleepily and had to hurry downstairs in order to be in time for breakfast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading They dressed sleepily and had to hurry downstairs in order to be in time for breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading In the morning, it required two calls to arouse them.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
culminatingverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not escape the notice of ever-watchful Aunt Gertrude.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading They dressed sleepily and had to hurry downstairs in order to be in time for breakfast.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading They dressed sleepily and had to hurry downstairs in order to be in time for breakfast.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading This did not escape the notice of ever-watchful Aunt Gertrude.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
ever-watchful
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From this reading This did not escape the notice of ever-watchful Aunt Gertrude.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
Gertrude
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From this reading This did not escape the notice of ever-watchful Aunt Gertrude.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading They dressed sleepily and had to hurry downstairs in order to be in time for breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning, it required two calls to arouse them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This did not escape the notice of ever-watchful Aunt Gertrude.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading This did not escape the notice of ever-watchful Aunt Gertrude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They dressed sleepily and had to hurry downstairs in order to be in time for breakfast.
a full supply
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In the morning, it required two calls to arouse them.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading They dressed sleepily and had to hurry downstairs in order to be in time for breakfast.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This did not escape the notice of ever-watchful Aunt Gertrude.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They dressed sleepily and had to hurry downstairs in order to be in time for breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the morning, it required two calls to arouse them.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SUSPECT It was late before the Hardy boys got to sleep that night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The events of the evening, culminating in the discovery that the auto thieves had been at work in Bayport while they were lying in wait for them on the Shore Road, gave the lads plenty to talk about before they were finally claimed by slumber.
