used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading It was an advance scout's privilege to have riders to send back with information.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Campbell hesitated as if he would protest and then agreed.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "I'll need couriers," he said aloud.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an advance scout's privilege to have riders to send back with information.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Campbell hesitated as if he would protest and then agreed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Campbell hesitated as if he would protest and then agreed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was an advance scout's privilege to have riders to send back with information.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
Calhoun
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From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading Campbell hesitated as if he would protest and then agreed.
Campbell'snounUS /ˈkæmbəlz/
possessive form of “campbell” — United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
couriersnounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading "I'll need couriers," he said aloud.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Drew doubted that.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Drew doubted that.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
the act of departing
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was an advance scout's privilege to have riders to send back with information.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Campbell hesitated as if he would protest and then agreed.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll need couriers," he said aloud.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Campbell hesitated as if he would protest and then agreed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
a message received and understood
From this reading It was an advance scout's privilege to have riders to send back with information.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
used to form the superlative
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I'll need couriers," he said aloud.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It was an advance scout's privilege to have riders to send back with information.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Campbell hesitated as if he would protest and then agreed.
pryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading It was an advance scout's privilege to have riders to send back with information.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll need couriers," he said aloud.
scout'snounUS /skaʊts/
possessive form of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It was an advance scout's privilege to have riders to send back with information.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It was an advance scout's privilege to have riders to send back with information.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Drew doubted that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Campbell hesitated as if he would protest and then agreed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he had seen in the streets suggested that it was not going to be easy to pry most of the company out of Calhoun in a hurry, but that was Campbell's problem.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was an advance scout's privilege to have riders to send back with information.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Campbell hesitated as if he would protest and then agreed.
