used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
(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 Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
from appearances alone
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
Artha
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From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
for the reason that
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
can't
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From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading "HELP, help! he's choking me!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading HOW THE PLOT FAILED.
a boy or man
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
set up or found
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HELP, help! he's choking me!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "HELP, help! he's choking me!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE PLOT FAILED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
Lil
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From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "HELP, help! he's choking me!
monopolynounUS /məˈnɑːpəli/
(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading HOW THE PLOT FAILED.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The mystery was not difficult to solve, because every fellow had enough to do defending himself against an assailant who had apparently sprung from the darkness.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE PLOT FAILED.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But instead of his mates obeying, he found that they had suddenly ceased in what efforts they were putting forth.
which person or people
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Pull him off, you fools, can't you?" shouted the valiant leader of the four, who had planned to have all this fun with Lil Artha, and now found that the shoe was on the other foot, since it seemed to be the tall scout who was enjoying a monopoly of the sport.
