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A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances. "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities. I'll lay keekie for you while you're gone; go ahead over, I'll keep watch." "Yes, you will!" said Joe incredulously. "I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.
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a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading “A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “"Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.”
during the time that
From this reading “I'll lay keekie for you while you're gone; go ahead over, I'll keep watch."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
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From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'll lay keekie for you while you're gone; go ahead over, I'll keep watch."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll lay keekie for you while you're gone; go ahead over, I'll keep watch."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll lay keekie for you while you're gone; go ahead over, I'll keep watch."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, you will!" said Joe incredulously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll lay keekie for you while you're gone; go ahead over, I'll keep watch."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll lay keekie for you while you're gone; go ahead over, I'll keep watch."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll lay keekie for you while you're gone; go ahead over, I'll keep watch."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
above and across; more than
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, you will!" said Joe incredulously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll lay keekie for you while you're gone; go ahead over, I'll keep watch."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A QUESTION OF DUTY Pee-wee's advice to Joe in this predicament was rather singular, and the scout law on which he based it covered a rather larger field of obligation than was necessary in the circumstances.
during the time that
From this reading I'll lay keekie for you while you're gone; go ahead over, I'll keep watch."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes, you will!" said Joe incredulously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, you will!" said Joe incredulously.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll lay keekie for you while you're gone; go ahead over, I'll keep watch."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Go ahead over," he whispered; "you have to obey your parents and all other duly constituted authorities.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know youz guys, y'll put one over, that's what y'll do.
