used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
(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 Without quoting all the conversation, let me make clear its substance.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
Alvin
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From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
a youthful male person
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Without quoting all the conversation, let me make clear its substance.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Without quoting all the conversation, let me make clear its substance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
eavesdroppingverbUS /ˈiːvzdrɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “eavesdrop” — listen without the speaker's knowledge
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
ElknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
Haynes
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From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Without quoting all the conversation, let me make clear its substance.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
Landon
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From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Without quoting all the conversation, let me make clear its substance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
engage in
From this reading Without quoting all the conversation, let me make clear its substance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without quoting all the conversation, let me make clear its substance.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
not any; not one
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
others
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From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
quotingverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading Without quoting all the conversation, let me make clear its substance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
Sauntering
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From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading Without quoting all the conversation, let me make clear its substance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three were so mystified by the incidents already told that they determined not to cease their efforts until the puzzle was solved.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That night, after Uncle Elk had left the bungalow, Alvin Landon, Chester Haynes and Mike Murphy held what Alvin called a council of war.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without quoting all the conversation, let me make clear its substance.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Sauntering a little way from the building, they sat down in the silent depths of the woods where no one could overhear what was said by them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not that a Boy Scout would be guilty of eavesdropping, but it was best that no inkling of what was in the air should become accidentally known to others.
