used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Who's the weak brother on the team you're afraid of, Jack?"
(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 "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
botheringverbUS /ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
terminate
From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Who's the weak brother on the team you're afraid of, Jack?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
one or the other of two
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
a boy or man
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
gossipingnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəpɪŋ/
a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
it's
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From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
LINKverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
not any; not one
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
being perceived or observed
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
nursemaids
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From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
others
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From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
by chance
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
except for; apart from
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
something's
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From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
Steve
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From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Who's the weak brother on the team you're afraid of, Jack?"
express in words
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
trundledverbUS /ˈtrʌndəld/
past form of “trundle” — move heavily
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now break loose and give us a hint what it's all about, please, Jack!" urged Toby.
at the time that
From this reading A WEAK LINK IN THE CHAIN When Jack dropped down on the bench, the others crowded as close up on either side as they could possibly get.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
Who's
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From this reading Who's the weak brother on the team you're afraid of, Jack?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No one was near by, save a couple of nursemaids chatting and gossiping while they trundled their baby carriages back and forth; and they were too much engrossed in exchanging views of the gallant policeman on the block to notice three boys with their heads close together, "plotting mischief," as they would doubtless believe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
you're
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From this reading "Because both of us have noticed that something's been bothering you latterly," added Steve; "and as you're not the fellow to borrow trouble it's got us guessing, I tell you.
