used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UPLIFTED HAND Amos made the transfer without a hitch.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading THE UPLIFTED HAND Amos made the transfer without a hitch.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He did not even look back once.
a youthful male person
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not even look back once.
Dolph
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From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
divisible by two
From this reading He did not even look back once.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE UPLIFTED HAND Amos made the transfer without a hitch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not even look back once.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
hitchverbUS /hɪtʃ/
to hook or entangle
From this reading THE UPLIFTED HAND Amos made the transfer without a hitch.
how
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From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did not even look back once.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE UPLIFTED HAND Amos made the transfer without a hitch.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not even look back once.
a brief written record
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
on one occasion
From this reading He did not even look back once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
roundaboutadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
successive (without a break)
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UPLIFTED HAND Amos made the transfer without a hitch.
a special situation
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In making his advance toward the creek, Amos instead of pushing on in a straight course seemed to choose a more roundabout one.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading THE UPLIFTED HAND Amos made the transfer without a hitch.
UPLIFTEDadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading THE UPLIFTED HAND Amos made the transfer without a hitch.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was as though he depended wholly upon his chums to note any danger, and warn him of the same in good time.
wide-awakeadjective
fully awake
From this reading Another thing Amos did, Dolph was quick to notice, and which showed how an observing wide-awake boy may pay attention to small things.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE UPLIFTED HAND Amos made the transfer without a hitch.
