used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
anew
From this reading But the voice cried again: “Get out, I tell you!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading They assumed, of course, the order was for them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
Benson
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From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the voice cried again: “Get out, I tell you!
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They assumed, of course, the order was for them.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But the voice cried again: “Get out, I tell you!
don't
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From this reading I don’t want you in my meadow spoiling the fodder.
at any time
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
FATTYadjectiveUS /ˈfæti/
containing or composed of fat
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
foddernounUS /ˈfɑːdər/
soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire
From this reading I don’t want you in my meadow spoiling the fodder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But the voice cried again: “Get out, I tell you!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I don’t want you in my meadow spoiling the fodder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
Mason'snounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
a particular point in time
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don’t want you in my meadow spoiling the fodder.
not any; not one
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
NOLAN
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From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
be obedient to
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They assumed, of course, the order was for them.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They assumed, of course, the order was for them.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
spoilingnounUS /ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
the process of becoming spoiled
From this reading I don’t want you in my meadow spoiling the fodder.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
express in words
From this reading But the voice cried again: “Get out, I tell you!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They assumed, of course, the order was for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Though it was the first time they had ever been told to get out of Mr. Mason’s meadow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I don’t want you in my meadow spoiling the fodder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They assumed, of course, the order was for them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FATTY NOLAN Teddy Benson and his two chums were so surprised, for a moment, at hearing the ordering voice that they made no move to obey.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But the voice cried again: “Get out, I tell you!
