used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
(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 "All go," answered Chuck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "All go," answered Chuck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Let's stop at Bailey's first," suggested Fat, "as we're sure to get something there."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
Bailey'snounUS /ˈbeɪliz/
possessive form of “bailey” — United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading "Let's stop at Bailey's first," suggested Fat, "as we're sure to get something there."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
ChuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Who'll go to the door?" questioned Herbie.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Let's stop at Bailey's first," suggested Fat, "as we're sure to get something there."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
assemble or get together
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Let's stop at Bailey's first," suggested Fat, "as we're sure to get something there."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Who'll go to the door?" questioned Herbie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
Herbie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
Let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's stop at Bailey's first," suggested Fat, "as we're sure to get something there."
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
O'Reillys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
approval to do something
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Who'll go to the door?" questioned Herbie.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
Reddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Let's stop at Bailey's first," suggested Fat, "as we're sure to get something there."
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Let's stop at Bailey's first," suggested Fat, "as we're sure to get something there."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Let's stop at Bailey's first," suggested Fat, "as we're sure to get something there."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Let's stop at Bailey's first," suggested Fat, "as we're sure to get something there."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Let's stop at Bailey's first," suggested Fat, "as we're sure to get something there."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
ToadnounUS /toʊd/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
the act of using
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's stop at Bailey's first," suggested Fat, "as we're sure to get something there."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was planned to have Chuck drive, for Toad, Reddy, Fat and Herbie expected to be too busy calling at the different houses to gather the presents which they hoped to collect for the O'Reillys.
Who'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who'll go to the door?" questioned Herbie.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading THE BOYS PLAN A SURPRISE At two o'clock the sleigh was ready, for Father Brown had willingly given the boys permission to use it that afternoon.
