used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These woods--are free.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
for the reason that
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Come on, or they'll catch you!"
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on, or they'll catch you!"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
Darewell
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From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
don't
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From this reading "I don't see--what we've done--that we--should run," panted the stout youth.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I don't see--what we've done--that we--should run," panted the stout youth.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
Fenn
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From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "These woods--are free.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see--what we've done--that we--should run," panted the stout youth.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
the force of workers available
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on, or they'll catch you!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Come on, or they'll catch you!"
others
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From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "I don't see--what we've done--that we--should run," panted the stout youth.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see--what we've done--that we--should run," panted the stout youth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I don't see--what we've done--that we--should run," panted the stout youth.
dependable
From this reading "I don't see--what we've done--that we--should run," panted the stout youth.
express in words
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These woods--are free.
they'll
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From this reading "Come on, or they'll catch you!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I don't see--what we've done--that we--should run," panted the stout youth.
we've
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From this reading "I don't see--what we've done--that we--should run," panted the stout youth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't see--what we've done--that we--should run," panted the stout youth.
which person or people
From this reading "Hurry!" called Frank to Fenn, who, because of his natural inability, was not able to run as fast as could the others.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A QUEER FIND Off through the woods ran the Darewell chums, and it needed but a moment's listening to tell them that the two mysterious men were after them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come on, or they'll catch you!"
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "I don't see--what we've done--that we--should run," panted the stout youth.
