aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
any thing at all
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
lacking funds
From this reading I want to start soon--" "Listen here!" broke in Ned Newton.
make calm or still
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "If you're thinking of going to Mars or the moon, just count me out!
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading "With my new device I hope to learn more about the planets.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
at any time
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I want to start soon--" "Listen here!" broke in Ned Newton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "With my new device I hope to learn more about the planets.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "With my new device I hope to learn more about the planets.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you're thinking of going to Mars or the moon, just count me out!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
it's
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From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
and nothing more
From this reading "If you're thinking of going to Mars or the moon, just count me out!
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "With my new device I hope to learn more about the planets.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
hear with intention
From this reading I want to start soon--" "Listen here!" broke in Ned Newton.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading "If you're thinking of going to Mars or the moon, just count me out!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you're thinking of going to Mars or the moon, just count me out!
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "If you're thinking of going to Mars or the moon, just count me out!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "With my new device I hope to learn more about the planets.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "With my new device I hope to learn more about the planets.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
Ned
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From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "With my new device I hope to learn more about the planets.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading I want to start soon--" "Listen here!" broke in Ned Newton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If you're thinking of going to Mars or the moon, just count me out!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "If you're thinking of going to Mars or the moon, just count me out!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "If you're thinking of going to Mars or the moon, just count me out!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading "With my new device I hope to learn more about the planets.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
in the near future
From this reading I want to start soon--" "Listen here!" broke in Ned Newton.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I want to start soon--" "Listen here!" broke in Ned Newton.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
moving very fast
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "With my new device I hope to learn more about the planets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "If you're thinking of going to Mars or the moon, just count me out!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
male cat
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to start soon--" "Listen here!" broke in Ned Newton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Swift appeared to be calm, although in reality he was about as excited over his latest invention as he ever had been about anything in his life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "With my new device I hope to learn more about the planets.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I'm sure it's going to work, Ned!" he said eagerly to his chum as they neared Tom's private laboratory.
you're
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From this reading "If you're thinking of going to Mars or the moon, just count me out!
