used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Let us go down and take a look at the things," put in Whopper.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, we mustn't forget that they blew up the old boathouse before," answered Snap.
any thing at all
From this reading "I wouldn't want to have anything happen to the outfit for a million dollars."
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading "Well, we mustn't forget that they blew up the old boathouse before," answered Snap.
BOATHOUSEnounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
Carl
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From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "I wouldn't want to have anything happen to the outfit for a million dollars."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Let us go down and take a look at the things," put in Whopper.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I wouldn't want to have anything happen to the outfit for a million dollars."
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Well, we mustn't forget that they blew up the old boathouse before," answered Snap.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let us go down and take a look at the things," put in Whopper.
HamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
come to pass
From this reading "I wouldn't want to have anything happen to the outfit for a million dollars."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I wouldn't want to have anything happen to the outfit for a million dollars."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us go down and take a look at the things," put in Whopper.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Let us go down and take a look at the things," put in Whopper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading "I wouldn't want to have anything happen to the outfit for a million dollars."
mustn't
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From this reading "Well, we mustn't forget that they blew up the old boathouse before," answered Snap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Well, we mustn't forget that they blew up the old boathouse before," answered Snap.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Let us go down and take a look at the things," put in Whopper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
Shep
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From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "Well, we mustn't forget that they blew up the old boathouse before," answered Snap.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
carry out
From this reading "Let us go down and take a look at the things," put in Whopper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, we mustn't forget that they blew up the old boathouse before," answered Snap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, we mustn't forget that they blew up the old boathouse before," answered Snap.
they'd
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From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
a special situation
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Let us go down and take a look at the things," put in Whopper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Of course, they may be afraid to try on the same thing---they'd know they'd be in danger of arrest."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well, we mustn't forget that they blew up the old boathouse before," answered Snap.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us go down and take a look at the things," put in Whopper.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I wouldn't want to have anything happen to the outfit for a million dollars."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, we mustn't forget that they blew up the old boathouse before," answered Snap.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, we mustn't forget that they blew up the old boathouse before," answered Snap.
WhoppernounUS /ˈwɑːpər/
a gross untruth; a blatant lie
From this reading "Let us go down and take a look at the things," put in Whopper.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading AT THE BOATHOUSE "I wonder if Ham and Carl will attempt to get at our outfit," said Shep, the evening before the start was to be made.
wouldn't
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From this reading "I wouldn't want to have anything happen to the outfit for a million dollars."
