alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading With face alight he was leaning forward eagerly.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Suddenly the boys saw him start excitedly and motion them to stop talking.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TIDINGS Two days later O'Connel's first signal came.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TIDINGS Two days later O'Connel's first signal came.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
increase twofold
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading With face alight he was leaning forward eagerly.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading Suddenly the boys saw him start excitedly and motion them to stop talking.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With face alight he was leaning forward eagerly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TIDINGS Two days later O'Connel's first signal came.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading With face alight he was leaning forward eagerly.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With face alight he was leaning forward eagerly.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading TIDINGS Two days later O'Connel's first signal came.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading With face alight he was leaning forward eagerly.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
hear with intention
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Suddenly the boys saw him start excitedly and motion them to stop talking.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
O'Connel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TIDINGS Two days later O'Connel's first signal came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
oilingverbUS /ˈɔɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “oil” — cover with oil, as if by rubbing
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
cut with a saw
From this reading Suddenly the boys saw him start excitedly and motion them to stop talking.
shipshapeadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpʃeɪp/
of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading TIDINGS Two days later O'Connel's first signal came.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Suddenly the boys saw him start excitedly and motion them to stop talking.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Suddenly the boys saw him start excitedly and motion them to stop talking.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the boys saw him start excitedly and motion them to stop talking.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Suddenly the boys saw him start excitedly and motion them to stop talking.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Suddenly the boys saw him start excitedly and motion them to stop talking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
TIDINGSnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading TIDINGS Two days later O'Connel's first signal came.
tighteningnounUS /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
the act of making something tighter
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TIDINGS Two days later O'Connel's first signal came.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bob was at his early morning task of oiling and tightening up his apparatus and cleaning it, and both Dick and Walter were hovering near, watching him and learning all they could concerning the proper care of the equipment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With face alight he was leaning forward eagerly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Having made everything shipshape the young radio operator slipped the double head receiver over his forehead and prepared to listen in for his customary interval.
