used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
a youthful male person
From this reading Bob gave promise of making the finest kind of a Boy Scout.
Bumpus
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From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
d'ye
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From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Bob gave promise of making the finest kind of a Boy Scout.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Bob gave promise of making the finest kind of a Boy Scout.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Bob gave promise of making the finest kind of a Boy Scout.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
full of life and energy
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Bob gave promise of making the finest kind of a Boy Scout.
MAROONEDadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading MAROONED.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
and nothing more
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
in the near future
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Bob gave promise of making the finest kind of a Boy Scout.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Bob gave promise of making the finest kind of a Boy Scout.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
Thad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
precisely as stated
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
W-w-what
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "W-w-what d'ye think it was, Thad?" asked Bumpus, presently; and the fact was very evident that his teeth were rattling at a lively rate, warm though the afternoon sun was at the time.
at the time that
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
a Caucasian
From this reading Bob White said nothing, only he tried to read the face of their leader.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was next door to fearless; or at any rate would scorn to allow his natural feelings to sway him when he believed a sense of duty required his doing something.
