used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
(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 Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I have a reason for wanting you to do that, which you shall hear right away."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
make calm or still
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have a reason for wanting you to do that, which you shall hear right away."
without doubt; certainly
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
duckingnounUS /ˈdʌkɪŋ/
hunting ducks
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have a reason for wanting you to do that, which you shall hear right away."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a reason for wanting you to do that, which you shall hear right away."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I have a reason for wanting you to do that, which you shall hear right away."
hotheads
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From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
how
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From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have a reason for wanting you to do that, which you shall hear right away."
of the present time and place
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
a small worthless amount
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
Jud
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From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
and nothing more
From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
let's
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From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
meeting-room
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From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
not any; not one
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I have a reason for wanting you to do that, which you shall hear right away."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I have a reason for wanting you to do that, which you shall hear right away."
express in words
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I have a reason for wanting you to do that, which you shall hear right away."
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
Stormways
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
carry out
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
nonexistent
From this reading I have a reason for wanting you to do that, which you shall hear right away."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
which person or people
From this reading No one offered an objection, although doubtless it was understood that Paul did not like such radical measures as ducking the spy who had fallen into their hands.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "First of all," he went on to say in that calm tone which always carried conviction with it, "let's go back to the meeting-room, and take Jud along.
the words that are spoken
From this reading PAUL TAKES A CHANCE These sensible words spoken by Jack Stormways had an immediate effect upon the angry scouts, some of whom realized that they had been taking matters too much in their own hands.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Paul had remained silent all this while, waiting to see just how far the hotheads would go.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have a reason for wanting you to do that, which you shall hear right away."
