used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
react verbally
From this reading “No--o--o!” came the answer right down the road, for some Cubs were getting left behind.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Stick--to--it!” panted back his pal.
completely unclothed
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “No--o--o!” came the answer right down the road, for some Cubs were getting left behind.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “No--o--o!” came the answer right down the road, for some Cubs were getting left behind.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “No--o--o!” came the answer right down the road, for some Cubs were getting left behind.
downheartedadjective
filled with melancholy and despondency
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “No--o--o!” came the answer right down the road, for some Cubs were getting left behind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
haresnounUS /herz/
plural of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Stick--to--it!” panted back his pal.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading “Phew!” panted one of the hounds, “I’m hot.”
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading “Phew!” panted one of the hounds, “I’m hot.”
I'm
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From this reading “Phew!” panted one of the hounds, “I’m hot.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Stick--to--it!” panted back his pal.
Jim
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From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
a narrow way or road
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “No--o--o!” came the answer right down the road, for some Cubs were getting left behind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
march in a procession
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
not any; not one
From this reading “No--o--o!” came the answer right down the road, for some Cubs were getting left behind.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “No--o--o!” came the answer right down the road, for some Cubs were getting left behind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Phew!” panted one of the hounds, “I’m hot.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “Stick--to--it!” panted back his pal.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Phew!” panted one of the hounds, “I’m hot.”
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
Phew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Phew!” panted one of the hounds, “I’m hot.”
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “No--o--o!” came the answer right down the road, for some Cubs were getting left behind.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “No--o--o!” came the answer right down the road, for some Cubs were getting left behind.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
SixernounUS /ˈsɪksər/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “No--o--o!” came the answer right down the road, for some Cubs were getting left behind.
splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/
(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading “Stick--to--it!” panted back his pal.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
TatenounUS /teɪt/
United States poet and critic (1899-1979)
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Stick--to--it!” panted back his pal.
Tommies
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From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Are we downhearted?” called Jim Tate, the Sixer, as he had heard Tommies call out at the end of a long route march.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER The Cubs’ bare knees were splashed with mud as they pounded along the lane, looking out keenly for the little scraps of white paper that formed the “scent” of the hares.
