used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Especially, because it was against the wind and that makes a voice sound kind of not human.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Especially, because it was against the wind and that makes a voice sound kind of not human.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I tied my scout scarf around my head, but the blood dripped down only not so bad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as I could, I got up, but I could hardly stand, I was so dizzy.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading I tied my scout scarf around my head, but the blood dripped down only not so bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
for the reason that
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading I tied my scout scarf around my head, but the blood dripped down only not so bad.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As soon as I could, I got up, but I could hardly stand, I was so dizzy.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As soon as I could, I got up, but I could hardly stand, I was so dizzy.
didn't
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From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading As soon as I could, I got up, but I could hardly stand, I was so dizzy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I tied my scout scarf around my head, but the blood dripped down only not so bad.
drippedverbUS /drɪpt/
inflected form of “drip” — fall in drops
From this reading I tied my scout scarf around my head, but the blood dripped down only not so bad.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially, because it was against the wind and that makes a voice sound kind of not human.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
ghostly-like
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From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As soon as I could, I got up, but I could hardly stand, I was so dizzy.
only a very short time before
From this reading As soon as I could, I got up, but I could hardly stand, I was so dizzy.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I tied my scout scarf around my head, but the blood dripped down only not so bad.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Especially, because it was against the wind and that makes a voice sound kind of not human.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Especially, because it was against the wind and that makes a voice sound kind of not human.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I tied my scout scarf around my head, but the blood dripped down only not so bad.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Especially, because it was against the wind and that makes a voice sound kind of not human.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
and nothing more
From this reading I tied my scout scarf around my head, but the blood dripped down only not so bad.
Pee-wee
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From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading I tied my scout scarf around my head, but the blood dripped down only not so bad.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading I tied my scout scarf around my head, but the blood dripped down only not so bad.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As soon as I could, I got up, but I could hardly stand, I was so dizzy.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as I could, I got up, but I could hardly stand, I was so dizzy.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Especially, because it was against the wind and that makes a voice sound kind of not human.
spookyadjectiveUS /ˈspuːki/
unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
be standing; be upright
From this reading As soon as I could, I got up, but I could hardly stand, I was so dizzy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
bound or secured closely
From this reading I tied my scout scarf around my head, but the blood dripped down only not so bad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As soon as I could, I got up, but I could hardly stand, I was so dizzy.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Especially, because it was against the wind and that makes a voice sound kind of not human.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I didn’t know why Harry should be calling to me that Pee-wee was killed, because we knew that.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Especially, because it was against the wind and that makes a voice sound kind of not human.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And it seemed awful spooky for him to be saying that one word; anyway, the word made it seem kind of ghostly-like.
