used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Paul took charge of affairs at once, as became the acting scout-master of the troop.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Paul took charge of affairs at once, as became the acting scout-master of the troop.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
(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 "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Fetch it in, boys, and get this fire going the first thing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paul took charge of affairs at once, as became the acting scout-master of the troop.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Paul took charge of affairs at once, as became the acting scout-master of the troop.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then we'll make a pot of coffee to begin with."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Fetch it in, boys, and get this fire going the first thing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Paul took charge of affairs at once, as became the acting scout-master of the troop.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Then we'll make a pot of coffee to begin with."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading "Fetch it in, boys, and get this fire going the first thing.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Fetch it in, boys, and get this fire going the first thing.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Fetch it in, boys, and get this fire going the first thing.
the act of departing
From this reading "Fetch it in, boys, and get this fire going the first thing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Fetch it in, boys, and get this fire going the first thing.
It's
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From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
engage in
From this reading Then we'll make a pot of coffee to begin with."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paul took charge of affairs at once, as became the acting scout-master of the troop.
on one occasion
From this reading Paul took charge of affairs at once, as became the acting scout-master of the troop.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul took charge of affairs at once, as became the acting scout-master of the troop.
select carefully from a group
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
by chance
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Then we'll make a pot of coffee to begin with."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
scout-master
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From this reading Paul took charge of affairs at once, as became the acting scout-master of the troop.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we'll make a pot of coffee to begin with."
a special situation
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Fetch it in, boys, and get this fire going the first thing.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Paul took charge of affairs at once, as became the acting scout-master of the troop.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Paul took charge of affairs at once, as became the acting scout-master of the troop.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
we'll
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From this reading Then we'll make a pot of coffee to begin with."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "FIRST AID" Possibly the case was not quite as bad as Hank declared, but for all that those four lads were certainly in a bad way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then we'll make a pot of coffee to begin with."
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "It's a good thing we thought to pick up some wood as we came along," he remarked.
