used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What makes you think it wasn’t he, Harry?” asked Mr. Martin.
for the reason that
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
Brown'snounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading I have good reason to!” retorted the crippled veteran.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
GalesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
the act of departing
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I have good reason to!” retorted the crippled veteran.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have good reason to!” retorted the crippled veteran.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What makes you think it wasn’t he, Harry?” asked Mr. Martin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Don’t you s’pose I know him when I see him?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Don’t you s’pose I know him when I see him?
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “What makes you think it wasn’t he, Harry?” asked Mr. Martin.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading “What makes you think it wasn’t he, Harry?” asked Mr. Martin.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
Pudnoun
(British) the dessert course of a meal (“pud” is used informally)
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I have good reason to!” retorted the crippled veteran.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading I have good reason to!” retorted the crippled veteran.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
s'pose
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From this reading “Don’t you s’pose I know him when I see him?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Don’t you s’pose I know him when I see him?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
Socker
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From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have good reason to!” retorted the crippled veteran.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What makes you think it wasn’t he, Harry?” asked Mr. Martin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading I have good reason to!” retorted the crippled veteran.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
wasn't
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From this reading “What makes you think it wasn’t he, Harry?” asked Mr. Martin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What makes you think it wasn’t he, Harry?” asked Mr. Martin.
at the time that
From this reading “Don’t you s’pose I know him when I see him?
which person or people
From this reading “I don’t believe it was Pud who set fire to Mr. Brown’s house,” exclaimed Harry, as they walked along.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Because he was going on a sleigh ride with Socker Gales and some of the other boys and girls,” returned Harry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don’t you s’pose I know him when I see him?
