past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "And I've earned two dollars by the operation," he added.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "And I've earned two dollars by the operation," he added.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
couldn't
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From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Why, Ralph, why didn't you go under shelter!" she cried.
didn't
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From this reading "Why, Ralph, why didn't you go under shelter!" she cried.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "And I've earned two dollars by the operation," he added.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading "And I've earned two dollars by the operation," he added.
Eastport
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From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOOKING FOR WORK.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why, Ralph, why didn't you go under shelter!" she cried.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
I've
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From this reading "And I've earned two dollars by the operation," he added.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LOOKING FOR WORK.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading "And I've earned two dollars by the operation," he added.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
Ralph
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From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, Ralph, why didn't you go under shelter!" she cried.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading "Why, Ralph, why didn't you go under shelter!" she cried.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Because I couldn't get under," he laughed, and then he explained that he had been on the lake instead of over to Eastport.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "And I've earned two dollars by the operation," he added.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Why, Ralph, why didn't you go under shelter!" she cried.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Nelson was surprised to see Ralph come in almost soaked to the skin from the rain.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Ralph, why didn't you go under shelter!" she cried.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading LOOKING FOR WORK.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, Ralph, why didn't you go under shelter!" she cried.
