used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Report at once, pard, and get your badge," laughingly urged Henri.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading "Report at once, pard, and get your badge," laughingly urged Henri.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
Billy'snounUS /ˈbɪliz/
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
BuddynounUS /ˈbʌdi/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
colliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/
someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
don't
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From this reading "Why don't you tell it to the sergeant?"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Report at once, pard, and get your badge," laughingly urged Henri.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
Henri
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From this reading "Report at once, pard, and get your badge," laughingly urged Henri.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
and nothing more
From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading "Report at once, pard, and get your badge," laughingly urged Henri.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
misledverbUS /mɪˈsled/
inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
on one occasion
From this reading "Report at once, pard, and get your badge," laughingly urged Henri.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
pard
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From this reading "Report at once, pard, and get your badge," laughingly urged Henri.
phonynounUS /ˈfoʊni/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Report at once, pard, and get your badge," laughingly urged Henri.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "Why don't you tell it to the sergeant?"
SERGEANT'S
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From this reading THE SERGEANT'S VOW.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
Strogoff
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From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
express in words
From this reading "Why don't you tell it to the sergeant?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SERGEANT'S VOW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading "I'm not taking any chance of getting on his toes just now," was Billy's reply, shaking his head.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Report at once, pard, and get your badge," laughingly urged Henri.
VOWverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading THE SERGEANT'S VOW.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why don't you tell it to the sergeant?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know what I believe, Buddy," said Billy to his chum, while they were having a little quiet discussion of their own about the way Strogoff had been misled; "I believe, sure and certain, that it was a phony crew on the collier--not a man jack of them regularly on the job."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Report at once, pard, and get your badge," laughingly urged Henri.
