used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bobolink accompanied these whispered words by a gentle shake.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Bobolink accompanied these whispered words by a gentle shake.
(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 He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "All right, Bobolink," he said, in a low tone, so as not to arouse any of the others.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading "All right, Bobolink," he said, in a low tone, so as not to arouse any of the others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "All right, Bobolink," he said, in a low tone, so as not to arouse any of the others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
Bobolinknoun
migratory American songbird
From this reading Bobolink accompanied these whispered words by a gentle shake.
BRUSHverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading WHAT LAY IN THE BRUSH "Wake up, Paul!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bobolink accompanied these whispered words by a gentle shake.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
divisible by two
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
a boy or man
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Bobolink accompanied these whispered words by a gentle shake.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT LAY IN THE BRUSH "Wake up, Paul!"
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
and nothing more
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WHAT LAY IN THE BRUSH "Wake up, Paul!"
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "All right, Bobolink," he said, in a low tone, so as not to arouse any of the others.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
a particular point in time
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "All right, Bobolink," he said, in a low tone, so as not to arouse any of the others.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right, Bobolink," he said, in a low tone, so as not to arouse any of the others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading WHAT LAY IN THE BRUSH "Wake up, Paul!"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right, Bobolink," he said, in a low tone, so as not to arouse any of the others.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All right, Bobolink," he said, in a low tone, so as not to arouse any of the others.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Bobolink accompanied these whispered words by a gentle shake.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "All right, Bobolink," he said, in a low tone, so as not to arouse any of the others.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT LAY IN THE BRUSH "Wake up, Paul!"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Bobolink accompanied these whispered words by a gentle shake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "All right, Bobolink," he said, in a low tone, so as not to arouse any of the others.
having come into contact
From this reading Paul was awake instantly, even though he had been far gone in sleep at the moment that hand touched his arm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHAT LAY IN THE BRUSH "Wake up, Paul!"
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading WHAT LAY IN THE BRUSH "Wake up, Paul!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT LAY IN THE BRUSH "Wake up, Paul!"
at the time that
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
in or at the place that
From this reading He seemed to know instinctively just where the scout master was lying; or else it must have been, that all this had been systematically laid out beforehand; and every fellow had a particular place where he was to curl up in his blanket when not on duty.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Bobolink accompanied these whispered words by a gentle shake.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Bobolink accompanied these whispered words by a gentle shake.
