used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
(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 FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
Couldn't
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From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading "I hope none of the girls faint," said Fenn.
Fenn
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From this reading "I hope none of the girls faint," said Fenn.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
made afraid
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
not accessible to view
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope none of the girls faint," said Fenn.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope none of the girls faint," said Fenn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
kicksnounUS /kɪks/
plural of “kick” — the act of delivering a blow with the foot
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
not any; not one
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
not one, and not any
From this reading "I hope none of the girls faint," said Fenn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
rallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
rodentsnounUS /ˈroʊdənts/
plural of “rodent” — relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope none of the girls faint," said Fenn.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
the act of searching for something
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading FRANK IS WARNED All over the room ran the mice, and all about darted the frightened girls.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The boys were, at first, too surprised to know what to do, but, at a rallying cry from someone, they started after the mice.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, they had no weapons to kill the rodents with, and had to be content with taking kicks at them as they darted past, seeking means of escape.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Couldn't have worked better!" exclaimed Bart, as he and his chums watched the scene from where they were hidden.
