(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If I were younger I might be able to do something.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
(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 "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Didn't you ever hear of them before, grandad?" he asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I were younger I might be able to do something.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Didn't you ever hear of them before, grandad?" he asked.
a youthful male person
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
Dan
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From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Yes, Rodney, I did," was the reply.
Didn't
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From this reading "Didn't you ever hear of them before, grandad?" he asked.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If I were younger I might be able to do something.
at any time
From this reading "Didn't you ever hear of them before, grandad?" he asked.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
grandadnounUS /ˈɡrændæd/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "Didn't you ever hear of them before, grandad?" he asked.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Didn't you ever hear of them before, grandad?" he asked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, Rodney, I did," was the reply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I were younger I might be able to do something.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If I were younger I might be able to do something.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Didn't you ever hear of them before, grandad?" he asked.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Yes, Rodney, I did," was the reply.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
Rodney
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From this reading "Yes, Rodney, I did," was the reply.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading If I were younger I might be able to do something.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Didn't you ever hear of them before, grandad?" he asked.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But there are so many things taking place in the cities these days that it is hard for an old man like me to keep run of them all.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I were younger I might be able to do something.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
Whyn
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From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIS FIRST "GOOD TURN" Rod was greatly excited over what Whyn had told him about the boy scouts, and on the way home he plied Parson Dan with numerous questions.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Rodney, I did," was the reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Didn't you ever hear of them before, grandad?" he asked.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading If I were younger I might be able to do something.
