used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
(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 “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
alludingverbUS /əˈluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
Alvin
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From this reading “The explanation is simple,” said Alvin Landon as if in pity of the ignorance of the others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Well, you are so smart,” remarked the corporal, “suppose you explain for the benefit of the rest of us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The explanation is simple,” said Alvin Landon as if in pity of the ignorance of the others.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading “Well, you are so smart,” remarked the corporal, “suppose you explain for the benefit of the rest of us.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
chubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌbi/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
Didn't
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From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Well, you are so smart,” remarked the corporal, “suppose you explain for the benefit of the rest of us.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “The explanation is simple,” said Alvin Landon as if in pity of the ignorance of the others.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
moving swiftly
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Well, you are so smart,” remarked the corporal, “suppose you explain for the benefit of the rest of us.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
brought together in one place
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “The explanation is simple,” said Alvin Landon as if in pity of the ignorance of the others.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading “The explanation is simple,” said Alvin Landon as if in pity of the ignorance of the others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The explanation is simple,” said Alvin Landon as if in pity of the ignorance of the others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
Landon
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From this reading “The explanation is simple,” said Alvin Landon as if in pity of the ignorance of the others.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
attach a tag or label to
From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
on one occasion
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
others
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From this reading “The explanation is simple,” said Alvin Landon as if in pity of the ignorance of the others.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
PatrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading “The explanation is simple,” said Alvin Landon as if in pity of the ignorance of the others.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Well, you are so smart,” remarked the corporal, “suppose you explain for the benefit of the rest of us.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Well, you are so smart,” remarked the corporal, “suppose you explain for the benefit of the rest of us.
RobenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The explanation is simple,” said Alvin Landon as if in pity of the ignorance of the others.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading “The explanation is simple,” said Alvin Landon as if in pity of the ignorance of the others.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading “Well, you are so smart,” remarked the corporal, “suppose you explain for the benefit of the rest of us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
summarilyadverbUS /səˈmerɪli/
without delay; in a summary manner
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
express a supposition
From this reading “Well, you are so smart,” remarked the corporal, “suppose you explain for the benefit of the rest of us.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading “Didn’t you observe that I put all my power in that sweep of the bat, and I caught the ball on the trade mark?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well, you are so smart,” remarked the corporal, “suppose you explain for the benefit of the rest of us.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, you are so smart,” remarked the corporal, “suppose you explain for the benefit of the rest of us.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The ball game having ended so summarily, the Patrols gathered once more on the slope in front of the clubhouse to decide what should be done during the remainder of the forenoon.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “That’s what I call a mystery,” declared the chubby faced Corporal Robe, alluding to the disappearance of the ball; “I wonder whether any big bird flying overhead made off with it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, you are so smart,” remarked the corporal, “suppose you explain for the benefit of the rest of us.
