used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
Alice
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From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
(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 Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
CHUMSnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
Darewell
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From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "I'd fix him."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'd fix him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
I'd
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From this reading "I'd fix him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
and nothing more
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
others
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From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
an educational institution
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading THE CHUMS ARRIVE Darewell never had known such excitement as followed the destruction of the school tower.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What would you do?"
at the time that
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
which person or people
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
Williamson
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From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
Williamson's
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From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I just wish I had a chance to nurse that mean Mr. Williamson!" exclaimed Alice, when her brother had told her of the hearing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course all the doings in Mr. Williamson's store leaked out, and, though there were not lacking those who accused the four chums of, at least, knowing something about the matter, there were others who felt sure they had had nothing to do with it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "What would you do?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What would you do?"
