used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Yes, what about him?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
(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 "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elmer exclaimed; while Landy laid a quivering hand on Ted's arm and inquired:
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Elmer exclaimed; while Landy laid a quivering hand on Ted's arm and inquired:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Ty!" was all the runner could gasp at first.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
Elmer
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From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Elmer exclaimed; while Landy laid a quivering hand on Ted's arm and inquired:
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Ty!" was all the runner could gasp at first.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE LURE OF THE RED FLAG.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading "Ty!" was all the runner could gasp at first.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Elmer exclaimed; while Landy laid a quivering hand on Ted's arm and inquired:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, what about him?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Elmer exclaimed; while Landy laid a quivering hand on Ted's arm and inquired:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Elmer exclaimed; while Landy laid a quivering hand on Ted's arm and inquired:
Landy
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From this reading Elmer exclaimed; while Landy laid a quivering hand on Ted's arm and inquired:
LUREnounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading THE LURE OF THE RED FLAG.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LURE OF THE RED FLAG.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Elmer exclaimed; while Landy laid a quivering hand on Ted's arm and inquired:
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE LURE OF THE RED FLAG.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading "Ty!" was all the runner could gasp at first.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
Ted'snounUS /tedz/
possessive form of “ted” — a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Elmer exclaimed; while Landy laid a quivering hand on Ted's arm and inquired:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LURE OF THE RED FLAG.
Ty
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From this reading "Ty!" was all the runner could gasp at first.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
precisely as stated
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes, what about him?"
WHAT'S
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From this reading "WHAT'S the matter?" demanded Elmer, as Ted came reeling into camp, quite out of breath; but upon seeing that the other had a huge grin on his face he knew the news he was bringing could not be so very serious after all.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Elmer exclaimed; while Landy laid a quivering hand on Ted's arm and inquired:
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, what about him?"
