used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
(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 The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
Bert
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From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Well, well," said Bert, "old Dick's got an inspiration, boys.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading "Well, well," said Bert, "old Dick's got an inspiration, boys.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wonder what it is?
I've
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From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wonder what it is?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I wonder what it is?
immediately past
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
LION'SnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Well, well," said Bert, "old Dick's got an inspiration, boys.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
male cat
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The last time Dick had an inspiration, that one about taking a cow up onto the roof of the recitation hall, we all pretty nearly got into trouble, including the cow.
(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, well," said Bert, "old Dick's got an inspiration, boys.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I wonder what it is?
at the time that
From this reading THE LION'S ESCAPE "FELLOWS, I've got an inspiration," said Dick one evening when several of his companions, including Tom and Bert, had gathered in the latter's room.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think any other inspiration from the same source will have to come with first-class references and a letter of introduction.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder what it is?
