used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
any thing at all
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
for the reason that
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
couldn't
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From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
the act of departing
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
he'd
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From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
how
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From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
isn't
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From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
KlannounUS /klæn/
a secret society of white Southerners in the United States; was formed in the 19th century to resist the emancipation of slaves; used terrorist tactics to suppress Black people
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
Klux
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From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
Ku
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From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
be seated
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
spryadjectiveUS /spraɪ/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
not in physical motion
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
move an implement through
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
tagverbUS /tæɡ/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
that's
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From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
Tidd
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From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
being of use or service
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
under normal conditions
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
wasn't
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From this reading Mark Tidd wasn’t given much to exercise, but that isn’t saying he couldn’t stir around spry if there was some good reason.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He said it was a lot easier reading about a game than playing it, and more interesting than watching the kind we played.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He read a good deal, anyhow, mostly, I guess, because you can sit so still to do it, and rest at the same time if you want to; and it was surprising the things he got to know about that were useful to us.
at the time that
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
in or at the place that
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Seemed like almost everything we wanted to do Mark would have read about some better way of doing it, and that’s how we came to get up the K. K. K., which stands for Ku Klux Klan.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He never wanted to play baseball or tag or anything where you had to run, and usually when a game was going on he’d be lying under a tree reading a book.
