used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in addition
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I reckon that must be your Boy Wonder with the fiddle and the bow, Elmer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I reckon that must be your Boy Wonder with the fiddle and the bow, Elmer.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "I reckon that must be your Boy Wonder with the fiddle and the bow, Elmer.
a youthful male person
From this reading "I reckon that must be your Boy Wonder with the fiddle and the bow, Elmer.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP "WHAT'S this mean?"
Conrad'snounUS /ˈkɑːnrædz/
possessive form of “conrad” — English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
don't
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From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
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From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
fiddlenounUS /ˈfɪdəl/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading "I reckon that must be your Boy Wonder with the fiddle and the bow, Elmer.
your parents
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP "WHAT'S this mean?"
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP "WHAT'S this mean?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon that must be your Boy Wonder with the fiddle and the bow, Elmer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP "WHAT'S this mean?"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I reckon that must be your Boy Wonder with the fiddle and the bow, Elmer.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
by chance
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon that must be your Boy Wonder with the fiddle and the bow, Elmer.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP "WHAT'S this mean?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
WHAT'S
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From this reading A CALL FOR HELP "WHAT'S this mean?"
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elmer heard George saying, which proved that the other had also discovered Conrad's presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I reckon that must be your Boy Wonder with the fiddle and the bow, Elmer.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I reckon that must be your Boy Wonder with the fiddle and the bow, Elmer.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Perhaps his folks don't know that scouts are at home in the woods, no matter what sort of gay storm crops up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, whatever brought him away over here to visit us, do you think?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I reckon that must be your Boy Wonder with the fiddle and the bow, Elmer.
