used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN SURPRISE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
(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 Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
a quantity of money
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
any thing at all
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Indeed there was need of assistance.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
your parents
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
HankynounUS /ˈhæŋki/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
Here's
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From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed there was need of assistance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Indeed there was need of assistance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
Panky
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From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
a full supply
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
stretchersnounUS /ˈstretʃərz/
plural of “stretcher” — a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN SURPRISE.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SUDDEN SURPRISE.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed there was need of assistance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
hard to endure
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Here's plenty more for us to do, fellows," suggested Rod, as they reached the canvas shelter tent, where the procession of stretchers was beginning to arrive, each with its sad burden.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "I'm willing to help all I can," said Hanky Panky, trying to look as though he could stand anything after what he had passed through.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although the three lads had already performed an amount of labor that would have considerably astonished their home folks, could they have witnessed it, and filled them all with pride in the bargain, they were not yet through, it seemed.
