used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
(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 But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Really, Tubby did not know whether to be glad or sorry.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
approval
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
greatly pleased
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Really, Tubby did not know whether to be glad or sorry.
the act of departing
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading IN SWIFT PURSUIT Tubby grunted.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SWIFT PURSUIT Tubby grunted.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Really, Tubby did not know whether to be glad or sorry.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
necessitateverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪt/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
held or filled or in use
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Really, Tubby did not know whether to be glad or sorry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
plottersnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading IN SWIFT PURSUIT Tubby grunted.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Really, Tubby did not know whether to be glad or sorry.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
recross
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From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Really, Tubby did not know whether to be glad or sorry.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
moving very fast
From this reading IN SWIFT PURSUIT Tubby grunted.
taggingverbUS /ˈtæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tag” — attach a tag or label to
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
TubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌbi/
short and plump
From this reading IN SWIFT PURSUIT Tubby grunted.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
not known
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He immediately understood that Rob did not mean to include _him_ in the party that was to try and cut the invaders off before they could recross the boundary line.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Really, Tubby did not know whether to be glad or sorry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
which person or people
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But then it promised to prove an arduous undertaking, since all possible haste must be made; and this would necessitate driving through the brush with utter disregard as to who was tagging along at the rear of the procession, a place Tubby occupied about ten times out of ten.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To be sure, he always wanted to have a hand in everything patriotic that was going on, which might reflect credit on the scout uniform; and in one way he would have dearly delighted in being present, should those unknown plotters be brought to book.
