used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
(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 when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
any thing at all
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
for the reason that
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
without stop or interruption
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
didn't
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From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
EllsworthnounUS /ˈelzwərθ/
United States jurist and the third chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1807)
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
set up or found
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
a man of refinement
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
the act of departing
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
guaranteedverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːd/
past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading Positively guaranteed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
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 Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
by chance
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
nabbedverbUS /næbd/
inflected form of “nab” — tag the base runner to get him out
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
Pee-wee
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From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
PositivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Positively guaranteed.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
express in words
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
spyingnounUS /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
keeping a secret or furtive watch
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
swatnounUS /swɑːt/
a sharp blow
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
SWATTING
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From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told us all not to say anything, because maybe, the old man might find out that he was going to be nabbed and go away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
we'll
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From this reading SWATTING THE SPY—CONTINUED We didn’t swat him in that chapter because I had to go to supper, but we’ll surely swat him in this one.
at the time that
From this reading But when he realized that the paper I found in one of the books had something to do with spying, it was all Mr. Ellsworth could do to keep him quiet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pee-wee was proud that he made such a hit with the old gentleman and especially because he got so many books from him.
