used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No fight?” and he looked at Tom questioningly.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “Master say maybe I fight.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Master say maybe I fight.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
Koku
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From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading No fight?” and he looked at Tom questioningly.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “Master say maybe I fight.
by chance
From this reading “Master say maybe I fight.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
not any; not one
From this reading No fight?” and he looked at Tom questioningly.
no person; not anyone
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
on one occasion
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading No fight?” and he looked at Tom questioningly.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
move hurridly
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
express in words
From this reading “Master say maybe I fight.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
searchersnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃərz/
plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading “Me find nobody can smash,” the giant complained as he clenched his immense fists.
moving very fast
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
Tagg
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From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
carry out
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Damon followed, then came Bill Tagg, and lastly the big, lumbering Koku.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
male cat
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM SWIFT was the first of the four searchers to rush out of the old brick farmhouse, ready to take up the trail once more in the search.
