used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
Artie
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From this reading That would enable Artie, the Ravens’ patrol leader, to ask Billy Simpson of Bridgeboro to come in.
Artie's
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From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading That would enable Artie, the Ravens’ patrol leader, to ask Billy Simpson of Bridgeboro to come in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading That would enable Artie, the Ravens’ patrol leader, to ask Billy Simpson of Bridgeboro to come in.
Bridgeboro
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From this reading That would enable Artie, the Ravens’ patrol leader, to ask Billy Simpson of Bridgeboro to come in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That would enable Artie, the Ravens’ patrol leader, to ask Billy Simpson of Bridgeboro to come in.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
Deadham
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From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading That would enable Artie, the Ravens’ patrol leader, to ask Billy Simpson of Bridgeboro to come in.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
in a free manner
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
come to pass
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
hikingnounUS /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That would enable Artie, the Ravens’ patrol leader, to ask Billy Simpson of Bridgeboro to come in.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading That would enable Artie, the Ravens’ patrol leader, to ask Billy Simpson of Bridgeboro to come in.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
most important element
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
and nothing more
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
Pee-wee
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From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
Pee-wee's
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From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
an amount of time
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
on the contrary
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
RavenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
RavensnounUS /ˈreɪvənz/
plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
resigningverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
relieve from
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading That would enable Artie, the Ravens’ patrol leader, to ask Billy Simpson of Bridgeboro to come in.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hike to Temple Camp was uneventful; it was only after Pee-wee’s arrival there that things began to happen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way they discussed the question of Pee-wee resigning from the Ravens to form a new patrol.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The Ravens did not wish to get rid of Pee-wee, but since Pee-wee was rather a troop institution than a patrol member, Artie thought it might be as well to give Billy Simpson a chance if Pee-wee really intended to form a new patrol.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That, indeed, was Artie’s main reason for hiking to North Deadham; he wished for an opportunity to talk freely over a period of several days with the irrepressible little Raven and to ascertain (as far as it was possible for any human being to ascertain) something of the plans that were tumbling over each other in that fertile mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That would enable Artie, the Ravens’ patrol leader, to ask Billy Simpson of Bridgeboro to come in.
