used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
(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 where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
from appearances alone
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
Bumpus
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From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
true confidential information
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
without deviation
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
the act of discovering something
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
don't
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From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading “Watch Thad, and you’ll know,” Giraffe told him.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
not accessible to view
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Watch Thad, and you’ll know,” Giraffe told him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
of great significance or value
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Watch Thad, and you’ll know,” Giraffe told him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
engage in
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
not often
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
dependable
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
Thad
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From this reading “Watch Thad, and you’ll know,” Giraffe told him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Watch Thad, and you’ll know,” Giraffe told him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Seems like it took a scout to do the job, and make such an important discovery!”
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
precisely as stated
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thad was bending down, and to all appearances examining the stout cord that had been drawn directly across the trail, mostly hidden by the low scrub.
look attentively
From this reading “Watch Thad, and you’ll know,” Giraffe told him.
at the time that
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
where's
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From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
which person or people
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “But where’s the gun, I don’t see?” demanded Bumpus, who seldom allowed himself to wholly believe things, until he understood all the details, for he could be very practical when he wanted.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Step Hen hastened to remark, apparently proud of the fact that he too wore that magical khaki uniform.
you'll
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From this reading “Watch Thad, and you’ll know,” Giraffe told him.
