used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I hope you boys will always remember that.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
a youthful male person
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I hope you boys will always remember that.”
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I hope we’ll find my car there.
CrystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
don't
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From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I hope we’ll find my car there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope we’ll find my car there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
I'll
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From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
it's
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From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I hope we’ll find my car there.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
Pee-wee
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From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading I hope you boys will always remember that.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
express in words
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hope you boys will always remember that.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I hope we’ll find my car there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
we'll
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From this reading I hope we’ll find my car there.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Harry said, “Well, I guess it’s back to Crystal Falls for us.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I hope you boys will always remember that.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Brent said in that funny way of his, “I’ll never say another word against stealing; Pee-wee has taught me a lesson.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I don’t want to set a bad example to the Boy Scouts, but you see what a good turn one can do stealing an automobile.
