aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
any thing at all
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you limping for, Bobolink?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
Betts
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From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
Bobolinknoun
migratory American songbird
From this reading "What are you limping for, Bobolink?"
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
fishin
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From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What are you limping for, Bobolink?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
goin
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From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
half-grown
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From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
a small worthless amount
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
and nothing more
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading "What are you limping for, Bobolink?"
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
not any; not one
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! shucks!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
Radway
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From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
shucksnounUS /ʃʌks/
something of little value
From this reading "Oh! shucks!
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
Stormways
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From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
there's
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From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
male cat
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
hard to endure
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
the act of using
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you limping for, Bobolink?"
which person or people
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you limping for, Bobolink?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways.
