used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Quite a haul?” inquired the Scout leader.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Reluctant to discuss the subject of emeralds, the mining engineer dismissed the matter.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Reluctant to discuss the subject of emeralds, the mining engineer dismissed the matter.
emeraldsnounUS /ˈemrəldz/
plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Reluctant to discuss the subject of emeralds, the mining engineer dismissed the matter.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “Fair.”
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading “Quite a haul?” inquired the Scout leader.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You’ve pitched your tent, I see,” he remarked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Quite a haul?” inquired the Scout leader.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
and nothing more
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading “Quite a haul?” inquired the Scout leader.
LivingstonnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Reluctant to discuss the subject of emeralds, the mining engineer dismissed the matter.
McClellan
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From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Reluctant to discuss the subject of emeralds, the mining engineer dismissed the matter.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reluctant to discuss the subject of emeralds, the mining engineer dismissed the matter.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading “You’ve pitched your tent, I see,” he remarked.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Quite a haul?” inquired the Scout leader.
ReluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Reluctant to discuss the subject of emeralds, the mining engineer dismissed the matter.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
RhodesnounUS /roʊdz/
British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “Quite a haul?” inquired the Scout leader.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You’ve pitched your tent, I see,” he remarked.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Reluctant to discuss the subject of emeralds, the mining engineer dismissed the matter.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading “You’ve pitched your tent, I see,” he remarked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reluctant to discuss the subject of emeralds, the mining engineer dismissed the matter.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I was just putting away the emeralds that were brought up this morning,” McClellan Rhodes remarked as Mr. Livingston and the two Scouts tramped into the office.
You've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You’ve pitched your tent, I see,” he remarked.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’ve pitched your tent, I see,” he remarked.
