used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
in addition
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
Blakeley
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From this reading "He's a queer kind of a duck," he said to Mr. Blakeley, referring to Blythe.
Blythe
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From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
Bridgeboro
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From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
concertedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrtəd/
involving the joint activity of two or more
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading "I think he's out of luck and rather discouraged.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading "He's a queer kind of a duck," he said to Mr. Blakeley, referring to Blythe.
EllsworthnounUS /ˈelzwərθ/
United States jurist and the third chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1807)
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
FIXESnounUS /ˈfɪksɪz/
plural of “fix” — informal terms for a difficult situation
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
He's
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From this reading "He's a queer kind of a duck," he said to Mr. Blakeley, referring to Blythe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think he's out of luck and rather discouraged.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "He's a queer kind of a duck," he said to Mr. Blakeley, referring to Blythe.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I think he's out of luck and rather discouraged.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I think he's out of luck and rather discouraged.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
PEE-WEE
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From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
approval to do something
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
continue talking
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "He's a queer kind of a duck," he said to Mr. Blakeley, referring to Blythe.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
on the contrary
From this reading "I think he's out of luck and rather discouraged.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading "He's a queer kind of a duck," he said to Mr. Blakeley, referring to Blythe.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He's a queer kind of a duck," he said to Mr. Blakeley, referring to Blythe.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
scoutmasternounUS /ˈskaʊtmæstər/
the leader of a troop of Scouts
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think he's out of luck and rather discouraged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
unfavorablyadverbUS /ənˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Late that same afternoon Mr. Ellsworth, scoutmaster of the troop, drove up to the old camp in his auto and looked over the situation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He talked with Blythe also and was evidently not unfavorably impressed, for he returned to Bridgeboro quite converted to the enterprise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PEE-WEE FIXES IT The concerted assault which the scouts made upon their parents for permission to proceed with their plan ended in a compromise.
