used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
ain't
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From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
(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 "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Pretty ragged, to tell the truth," replied the fat boy, who was puffing as he came along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Thad, I've walked this far before, and never felt like this, either."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And Thad, I've walked this far before, and never felt like this, either."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Pretty ragged, to tell the truth," replied the fat boy, who was puffing as he came along.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
Bumpus
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From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Pretty ragged, to tell the truth," replied the fat boy, who was puffing as he came along.
one or the other of two
From this reading And Thad, I've walked this far before, and never felt like this, either."
faggedadjective
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And Thad, I've walked this far before, and never felt like this, either."
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "Pretty ragged, to tell the truth," replied the fat boy, who was puffing as he came along.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And Thad, I've walked this far before, and never felt like this, either."
start firing a weapon
From this reading WHEN THE FIRE WAS KINDLED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
How
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From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
I've
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From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
and nothing more
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
KINDLEDadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading WHEN THE FIRE WAS KINDLED.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And Thad, I've walked this far before, and never felt like this, either."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And Thad, I've walked this far before, and never felt like this, either."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
on one occasion
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Pretty ragged, to tell the truth," replied the fat boy, who was puffing as he came along.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading "Pretty ragged, to tell the truth," replied the fat boy, who was puffing as he came along.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading "Pretty ragged, to tell the truth," replied the fat boy, who was puffing as he came along.
on the contrary
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Pretty ragged, to tell the truth," replied the fat boy, who was puffing as he came along.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
stragglersnounUS /ˈstræɡlərz/
plural of “straggler” — someone who strays or falls behind
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading "It ain't the poison I've absorbed in my system, so much as a weakness that just makes me shiver all over.
express in words
From this reading "Pretty ragged, to tell the truth," replied the fat boy, who was puffing as he came along.
telltaleadjectiveUS /ˈtelteɪl/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
Thad
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From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE FIRE WAS KINDLED.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And Thad, I've walked this far before, and never felt like this, either."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Pretty ragged, to tell the truth," replied the fat boy, who was puffing as he came along.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading And Thad, I've walked this far before, and never felt like this, either."
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN THE FIRE WAS KINDLED.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE FIRE WAS KINDLED.
which person or people
From this reading "Pretty ragged, to tell the truth," replied the fat boy, who was puffing as he came along.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you feeling now, Bumpus?" asked Thad, some time later, as he once more stopped to allow all the stragglers pull up; for some of the boys were beginning to look rather fagged, though they tried to hide the telltale signs, being too proud to own up to any weakness that ill became a scout.
