used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It certainly has proved a help in time of need!”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “How about it?” asked Bill an hour later.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “How about it?” asked Bill an hour later.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How about it?” asked Bill an hour later.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “How about it?” asked Bill an hour later.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
bye-byenounUS /ˈbaɪˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It certainly has proved a help in time of need!”
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It certainly has proved a help in time of need!”
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It certainly has proved a help in time of need!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “How about it?” asked Bill an hour later.
How
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From this reading “How about it?” asked Bill an hour later.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “How about it?” asked Bill an hour later.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “How about it?” asked Bill an hour later.
go away from a place
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It certainly has proved a help in time of need!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
Osceola
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From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It certainly has proved a help in time of need!”
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Time to travel?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Time to travel?”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Time to travel?”
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “In more ways than one, I hate to leave the shelter of this good old tree.
(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 “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading “I guess those lads behind the stockade should be pretty well off to bye-bye by this time,” yawned Osceola, getting stiffly to his feet.
