used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
(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 “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s our plan of campaign, Hugh?” asked Bud Morgan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading “What’s our plan of campaign, Hugh?” asked Bud Morgan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading “What’s our plan of campaign, Hugh?” asked Bud Morgan.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you say to that, fellows?”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading What do you say to that, fellows?”
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
the act of departing
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
Hugh
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From this reading “What’s our plan of campaign, Hugh?” asked Bud Morgan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
and nothing more
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
come together
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading “What’s our plan of campaign, Hugh?” asked Bud Morgan.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What’s our plan of campaign, Hugh?” asked Bud Morgan.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “What’s our plan of campaign, Hugh?” asked Bud Morgan.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading “What’s our plan of campaign, Hugh?” asked Bud Morgan.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
express in words
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Then if by good luck one of us managed to strike a warm scent we could lay out a scheme for taking up the trail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In that way we could agree to meet here, say in an hour or so, and compare notes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you say to that, fellows?”
What's
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From this reading “What’s our plan of campaign, Hugh?” asked Bud Morgan.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I was just going to say,” remarked the scout master, “that if we separated, and covered as broad a field as possible, the chances for picking up some sort of clue would be all the better.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you say to that, fellows?”
