(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
speak to
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
(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 "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
Appleby
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From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
asylums
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From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
have
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
bungalowsnounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊz/
plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
Dave
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From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
Della
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From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
divisible by two
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
your parents
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
a message received and understood
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
isn't
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From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
hear with intention
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
a large number or amount
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
ObadiahnounUS /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
and nothing more
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
others
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From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
poorhouses
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From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
Porton
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From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
Porton's
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From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
precisely, exactly
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
express in words
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His talk with Della Ford and her aunt had lasted until the others were ready to depart, but he had gained little information beyond that already known to the reader.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If only I had the address of that Obadiah Jones, I might go and see him and listen to what he has to say about Ward Porton," he told himself.
which person or people
From this reading "Of course he may not be Porton's uncle at all--I know lots of children taken from poorhouses and orphan asylums who call the folks aunt and uncle.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But even if he isn't, he may be able to give me some information that will put me on the right track regarding this affair."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BIG BEAR Dave was very thoughtful as the four boys rowed back to the bungalows with the things procured from Mr. Appleby.
