used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It’s a request that can’t be explained,” Mr. Hatfield replied.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mack asked, puzzled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It’s a request that can’t be explained,” Mr. Hatfield replied.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
can't
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From this reading “It’s a request that can’t be explained,” Mr. Hatfield replied.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
CubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
Dan
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From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
Hatfield
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From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
a message received and understood
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
It's
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From this reading “It’s a request that can’t be explained,” Mr. Hatfield replied.
Jabowski
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From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
MacknounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading Mack asked, puzzled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
come into possession of
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Mack asked, puzzled.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “It’s a request that can’t be explained,” Mr. Hatfield replied.
express the need or desire for
From this reading “It’s a request that can’t be explained,” Mr. Hatfield replied.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “What sort of information?”
possessing sweep
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What sort of information?”
at the time that
From this reading Excitement swept the camp the next morning when Mr. Hatfield told the Cubs they were to play the trail game Dan had proposed.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Taking the boys partially into his confidence, the Cub leader explained that he wished to obtain as much information as possible about Jabowski or any other occupants of the island.
