aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “What’s he talking about?”
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
react verbally
From this reading Judge hear you talk to-morrow,” was the interpreter’s answer.
any thing at all
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “He say if you be ready he take you to jail now.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What’s he talking about?”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Judge hear you talk to-morrow,” was the interpreter’s answer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “He say if you be ready he take you to jail now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
interpreter's
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From this reading Judge hear you talk to-morrow,” was the interpreter’s answer.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading “He say if you be ready he take you to jail now.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge hear you talk to-morrow,” was the interpreter’s answer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ned wanted to know.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ned wanted to know.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “He say if you be ready he take you to jail now.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
with speed
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “He say if you be ready he take you to jail now.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
express in words
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
carry out
From this reading “He say if you be ready he take you to jail now.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Judge hear you talk to-morrow,” was the interpreter’s answer.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judge hear you talk to-morrow,” was the interpreter’s answer.
male cat
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Ned wanted to know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judge hear you talk to-morrow,” was the interpreter’s answer.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s he talking about?”
which person or people
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TALKING rapidly in his own language, the officer with the sword said something to the man who had acted as interpreter before Tom could say anything further.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “He say if you be ready he take you to jail now.
