used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading "Yes, either a house, or a barn ablaze," remarked Eben, sagely.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
(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 A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
any thing at all
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading "Yes, either a house, or a barn ablaze," remarked Eben, sagely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
for the reason that
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
Eben
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From this reading "Yes, either a house, or a barn ablaze," remarked Eben, sagely.
one or the other of two
From this reading "Yes, either a house, or a barn ablaze," remarked Eben, sagely.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
set up or found
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
the act of departing
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading "Might be only a hay stack, you know," suggested Jotham.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
HELPINGnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Yes, either a house, or a barn ablaze," remarked Eben, sagely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
It's
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From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
Jotham
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From this reading "Might be only a hay stack, you know," suggested Jotham.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Might be only a hay stack, you know," suggested Jotham.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Might be only a hay stack, you know," suggested Jotham.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
not any; not one
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
and nothing more
From this reading "Might be only a hay stack, you know," suggested Jotham.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Yes, either a house, or a barn ablaze," remarked Eben, sagely.
others
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From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Yes, either a house, or a barn ablaze," remarked Eben, sagely.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
sagelyadverb
in a wise manner
From this reading "Yes, either a house, or a barn ablaze," remarked Eben, sagely.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading "Might be only a hay stack, you know," suggested Jotham.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Might be only a hay stack, you know," suggested Jotham.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A HELPING HAND "It's a fire, all right!" announced Paul, after he had taken a good look.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
at the time that
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Don't burn like that to me; I seem to see something of a building every now and then, when the flames shoot up," Paul went on to remark, for he was always discovering things upon which to found a reasonable theory.
which person or people
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, either a house, or a barn ablaze," remarked Eben, sagely.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No question about that," declared Seth, who was right on the heels of the others, for you could never keep him quiet when there was anything going on, because he always wanted to be "in the swim."
