used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
(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 JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
for the reason that
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
a youthful male person
From this reading But, oh boy, he’d make a dandy _what-is-it_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, oh boy, he’d make a dandy _what-is-it_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading But, oh boy, he’d make a dandy _what-is-it_.
doesn't
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From this reading Gee whiz, I hope he doesn’t.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading Gee whiz, I hope he doesn’t.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading All I can tell you is what happened.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
he'd
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From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Gee whiz, I hope he doesn’t.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All I can tell you is what happened.
JABnounUS /dʒæb/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
JIBverbUS /dʒɪb/
refuse to comply
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
engage in
From this reading But, oh boy, he’d make a dandy _what-is-it_.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading But, oh boy, he’d make a dandy _what-is-it_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
and nothing more
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
express in words
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
that's
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From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All I can tell you is what happened.
what-is-it
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From this reading But, oh boy, he’d make a dandy _what-is-it_.
at the time that
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
whiznounUS /wɪz/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading Gee whiz, I hope he doesn’t.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
wouldn't
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From this reading On the way back through the woods Harry wouldn’t talk at all, only he said that the scouts were a blamed nuisance and he guessed he’d go and work in a circus.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN So that’s all I can tell you about their talk, because when I went back Harry was waiting for us near the entrance.
