used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "The pitcher, I guess," answered Dutton.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any water in the jug, Beeby?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
Beeby
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From this reading Any water in the jug, Beeby?"
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
blanket's
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From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
can't
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From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
Dutton
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From this reading "The pitcher, I guess," answered Dutton.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "Full," replied a fat lad, taking up one of the two pitchers in the room.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Full," replied a fat lad, taking up one of the two pitchers in the room.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "The pitcher, I guess," answered Dutton.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
the act of retaining something
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The pitcher, I guess," answered Dutton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Any water in the jug, Beeby?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading Any water in the jug, Beeby?"
a boy or man
From this reading "Full," replied a fat lad, taking up one of the two pitchers in the room.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
pitchersnounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/
plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading "Full," replied a fat lad, taking up one of the two pitchers in the room.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Full," replied a fat lad, taking up one of the two pitchers in the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Full," replied a fat lad, taking up one of the two pitchers in the room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
carry out
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Full," replied a fat lad, taking up one of the two pitchers in the room.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Full," replied a fat lad, taking up one of the two pitchers in the room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Full," replied a fat lad, taking up one of the two pitchers in the room.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Any water in the jug, Beeby?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The blanket's getting too tame, and we have so many to look after that we can't take 'em outside.
What's
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From this reading DICK THINKS HE HAS A CLUE "What's it to be, Ray, the blanket, outside, or the ordeal of the pitcher?" asked one of the cadets holding Paul.
