Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

(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 TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Jack asked.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But what I said was pretty close to the truth; wasn't it, Paul?"

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "But what I said was pretty close to the truth; wasn't it, Paul?"

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

a boy or man

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "But what I said was pretty close to the truth; wasn't it, Paul?"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The only trouble is, it stops right where you left off.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack asked.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "The only trouble is, it stops right where you left off.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

a fitting reward

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "The only trouble is, it stops right where you left off.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

and nothing more

From this reading "The only trouble is, it stops right where you left off.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "But what I said was pretty close to the truth; wasn't it, Paul?"

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

a result

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "The only trouble is, it stops right where you left off.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)

From this reading "The only trouble is, it stops right where you left off.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

a special situation

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

a source of difficulty

From this reading "The only trouble is, it stops right where you left off.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "But what I said was pretty close to the truth; wasn't it, Paul?"

hard to endure

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "But what I said was pretty close to the truth; wasn't it, Paul?"

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From this reading "But what I said was pretty close to the truth; wasn't it, Paul?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading TRYING TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT "We'll have to look into this thing," said Paul, finally, seeing that his three chums were waiting for an opinion from the one they looked up to as their leader.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "But what I said was pretty close to the truth; wasn't it, Paul?"

in or at the place that

From this reading "The only trouble is, it stops right where you left off.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Every word of it" came the ready response, for Paul was always willing to give every fellow his meed of praise.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The only trouble is, it stops right where you left off.