used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
anew
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
(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 I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
Andy
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From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I'd like to know a little more before I get the Chief on the wire, and put him wise."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
Bloomsburynoun
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
a person who is in charge
From this reading I'd like to know a little more before I get the Chief on the wire, and put him wise."
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
don't
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From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
set up or found
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I'd like to know a little more before I get the Chief on the wire, and put him wise."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
haven't
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From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'd like to know a little more before I get the Chief on the wire, and put him wise."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
HOSKINS
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From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
I'd
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From this reading I'd like to know a little more before I get the Chief on the wire, and put him wise."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I'd like to know a little more before I get the Chief on the wire, and put him wise."
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I'd like to know a little more before I get the Chief on the wire, and put him wise."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I'd like to know a little more before I get the Chief on the wire, and put him wise."
engage in
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I'd like to know a little more before I get the Chief on the wire, and put him wise."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
by chance
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
in the near future
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
prowlverbUS /praʊl/
move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
precisely as stated
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
we've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hope, Frank, you don't mean to go all the way to Bloomsbury, and put the police in possession of the few facts we've succeeded in picking up."
(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 AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
at the time that
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "That was not my calculation at all," replied the other, "in the first place, we suspect a good deal, but up to now we haven't got very much positive evidence on which to found a case.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading I'd like to know a little more before I get the Chief on the wire, and put him wise."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I'd like to know a little more before I get the Chief on the wire, and put him wise."
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AT THE HOSKINS FARM "Well," Andy went on to remark, presently, "I see you are turning back again in the direction of the head of the lake.
you'll
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From this reading "Then when we get near the northern end of the lake perhaps you'll think it best to make a landing somewhere, and prowl around on foot, finding out what we can," Andy, continued eagerly; for he had become much worked up by this time, and was hoping that fortune would be as kind to them as on a previous occasion, which all Bloomsbury remembered very well.
