used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
anew
From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
Artha
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From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
aw
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From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
for the reason that
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
CONDIT
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From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
didn't
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From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
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 "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
fooledverbUS /fuːld/
past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of
From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
usually; as a rule
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
the act of giving
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
HENnounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
Hey
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From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
and nothing more
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
Landy
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From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
Lil
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From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
moppingnounUS /ˈmɑːpɪŋ/
cleaning with a mop
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
on one occasion
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
reekingadjectiveUS /ˈriːkɪŋ/
wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
express in words
From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I sure believe my ears must have fooled me!" exclaimed Lil Artha.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
taffynounUS /ˈtæfi/
chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
express in words
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You see, Mr. Condit didn't get up as early as he generally does, because he had a _terrible_ headache.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
at the time that
From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
a Caucasian
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I tell you I just came from their house," continued the perspiring scout, mopping his reeking forehead with a suspicious looking handkerchief that may once on a time have been really white.
won't
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From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WHEN HEN CONDIT LEFT TOWN "Hey! say that over again, won't you, Landy!
you're
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From this reading "Hen Condit robbed his uncle and guardian, are you telling us, Landy?" gasped Toby; "aw! come off, now, you're just giving us taffy, thinking it smart."
