used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
the state of being absent
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
eagerly desirous
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading MORE BAD LUCK FOR MR.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
Brindles
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From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
being joined in close association
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MORE BAD LUCK FOR MR.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
a single distinct event
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
and nothing more
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading MORE BAD LUCK FOR MR.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
the force of workers available
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE BAD LUCK FOR MR.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MORE BAD LUCK FOR MR.
not any; not one
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Bob and the rest answered their questions as fast as they were able, and asked a good many in return.
stakingverbUS /ˈsteɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
WENTWORTH
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From this reading WENTWORTH.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
in or at the place that
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
which person or people
From this reading While Bob and his men were staking out their horses they were besieged by anxious Brindles who wanted to know just where they had been and what they had done during their absence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No incident connected with the experience of their successful comrades was deemed too trivial for their notice.
