used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
anew
From this reading But Ned said again: "Wouldn't that do, Tom?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Check the recoil of the gun with whatever stuff is in that arrangement!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It may have been, and probably was, that Tom was thinking of other matters at that instant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ned said again: "Wouldn't that do, Tom?
CheckverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Check the recoil of the gun with whatever stuff is in that arrangement!"
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But Ned said again: "Wouldn't that do, Tom?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
a long fixed look
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Check the recoil of the gun with whatever stuff is in that arrangement!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It may have been, and probably was, that Tom was thinking of other matters at that instant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Check the recoil of the gun with whatever stuff is in that arrangement!"
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It may have been, and probably was, that Tom was thinking of other matters at that instant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Check the recoil of the gun with whatever stuff is in that arrangement!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may have been, and probably was, that Tom was thinking of other matters at that instant.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It may have been, and probably was, that Tom was thinking of other matters at that instant.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may have been, and probably was, that Tom was thinking of other matters at that instant.
a particular point in time
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
Ned
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From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It may have been, and probably was, that Tom was thinking of other matters at that instant.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It may have been, and probably was, that Tom was thinking of other matters at that instant.
recoilverbUS /riˈkɔɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Check the recoil of the gun with whatever stuff is in that arrangement!"
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Check the recoil of the gun with whatever stuff is in that arrangement!"
moving very fast
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may have been, and probably was, that Tom was thinking of other matters at that instant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It may have been, and probably was, that Tom was thinking of other matters at that instant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
male cat
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
WARNINGSnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may have been, and probably was, that Tom was thinking of other matters at that instant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WARNINGS For a moment or two Tom Swift did not seem to comprehend what Ned had said.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Check the recoil of the gun with whatever stuff is in that arrangement!"
which person or people
From this reading He remained staring, first at his chum, who stood pointing, and from him Tom's gaze wandered to the top of the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Check the recoil of the gun with whatever stuff is in that arrangement!"
Wouldn't
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From this reading But Ned said again: "Wouldn't that do, Tom?
