used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
(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 Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
for the reason that
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had not liked the looks of that big fellow which Nuthin claimed to have recognized as his old Lion.
Bobolinknoun
migratory American songbird
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading He had not liked the looks of that big fellow which Nuthin claimed to have recognized as his old Lion.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
true confidential information
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
EXPLORINGverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
a boy or man
From this reading He had not liked the looks of that big fellow which Nuthin claimed to have recognized as his old Lion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had not liked the looks of that big fellow which Nuthin claimed to have recognized as his old Lion.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading He had not liked the looks of that big fellow which Nuthin claimed to have recognized as his old Lion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
for more time
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He had not liked the looks of that big fellow which Nuthin claimed to have recognized as his old Lion.
take the midday meal
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
engage in
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not liked the looks of that big fellow which Nuthin claimed to have recognized as his old Lion.
Nuthin
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From this reading He had not liked the looks of that big fellow which Nuthin claimed to have recognized as his old Lion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had not liked the looks of that big fellow which Nuthin claimed to have recognized as his old Lion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had not liked the looks of that big fellow which Nuthin claimed to have recognized as his old Lion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had not liked the looks of that big fellow which Nuthin claimed to have recognized as his old Lion.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
in the near future
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
stowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/
the act of packing or storing away
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
carry out
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EXPLORING PARTY Soon after breakfast was over, Paul began to make his arrangements.
we're
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From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
at the time that
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
which person or people
From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Like a wise general he wanted to have all the details arranged beforehand, so far as he could do so.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, because we're more apt to find need for it than those who stay in camp," the scout master had replied; which fact seemed to give Bobolink considerable satisfaction.
you'll
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From this reading "I hope you'll take the gun along, Paul," remarked Bobolink, when those who had been selected to accompany the leader were stowing some crackers and cheese in sundry pockets, so that they might have a little lunch, in case they were delayed longer than seemed probable.
