in the past
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Hurry along, Landy, if you want to hear the challenge read."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
Artha
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From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
baseman
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From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
for the reason that
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Hurry along, Landy, if you want to hear the challenge read."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
didn't
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From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
divisible by two
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
Fairfield
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From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
Felix
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From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE PRACTICE GAME WITH THE SCRUB TEAM.
Garrabrant
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From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Hurry along, Landy, if you want to hear the challenge read."
HickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Hurry along, Landy, if you want to hear the challenge read."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hurry along, Landy, if you want to hear the challenge read."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
and nothing more
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
Landy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hurry along, Landy, if you want to hear the challenge read."
Lil
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From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
a person who carries a message
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
and nothing more
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
go across or through
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading THE PRACTICE GAME WITH THE SCRUB TEAM.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Hurry along, Landy, if you want to hear the challenge read."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
express in words
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
SCRUBverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading THE PRACTICE GAME WITH THE SCRUB TEAM.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
TEAMnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading THE PRACTICE GAME WITH THE SCRUB TEAM.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRACTICE GAME WITH THE SCRUB TEAM.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hurry along, Landy, if you want to hear the challenge read."
TroopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading "I RECEIVED this by special messenger not more than half an hour ago," remarked the scout master of the Hickory Ridge Troop.
WagnernounUS /ˈwæɡnər/
Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Hurry along, Landy, if you want to hear the challenge read."
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
which person or people
From this reading "Was it Felix Wagner, the second baseman of Fairfield, who brought it?" asked Lil Artha; "because I saw him on his wheel pass our house just before I came out."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PRACTICE GAME WITH THE SCRUB TEAM.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Hurry along, Landy, if you want to hear the challenge read."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I believe he did say that was his name," replied Mr. Garrabrant, "though I didn't bother asking him, and might not even have remembered it only for your mentioning the same.
