used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
badgeredverbUS /ˈbædʒərd/
past form of “badger” — annoy persistently
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
a youthful male person
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
the act of breaking something
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
Cale
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From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “Here comes Walter Osborne,” remarked Hugh.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
the organ of sight
From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
highest in quality
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
Hugh
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From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
and nothing more
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading “Here comes Walter Osborne,” remarked Hugh.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
persuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
with little or no delay
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Here comes Walter Osborne,” remarked Hugh.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading “Here comes Walter Osborne,” remarked Hugh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
We'll
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From this reading “We’ll stop here a bit, and try to catch his eye,” said Hugh.
which person or people
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He knew why the Hawk leader must have been loitering around that particular part of the Fair grounds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt absolutely certain that if only Hugh could get in touch with the badgered boy, Cale was sure to decide on breaking away from his master.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I was thinking myself that would be a good idea,” promptly agreed Billy, who had the greatest possible faith in the persuasive ability of the scout master.
