(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 "It's all guess work."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "That's probably the way Frank would go," concluded Ned, pointing to the right, "and that's the way we want to go."
Darewell
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From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
set up or found
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "It's all guess work."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's all guess work."
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
Ned
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From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "That's probably the way Frank would go," concluded Ned, pointing to the right, "and that's the way we want to go."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "That's probably the way Frank would go," concluded Ned, pointing to the right, "and that's the way we want to go."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "That's probably the way Frank would go," concluded Ned, pointing to the right, "and that's the way we want to go."
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
in the near future
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
That's
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From this reading "That's probably the way Frank would go," concluded Ned, pointing to the right, "and that's the way we want to go."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The three chums, starting on their search for Frank, soon found the telephone line.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Not exactly," spoke Ned, and he used the same reasoning that Frank had, in deciding to follow the line as it led in the opposite direction from that of Darewell.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "That's probably the way Frank would go," concluded Ned, pointing to the right, "and that's the way we want to go."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
we're
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From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Now we're here, the next question is: Which way are we to go?" asked Bart.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "It's all guess work."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "That's probably the way Frank would go," concluded Ned, pointing to the right, "and that's the way we want to go."
