used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
in addition
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Thad continued, thoughtfully.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
DavynounUS /ˈdeɪvi/
English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
drinkin
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From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
FIGURINGnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "And he told you he wanted to meet up with the man who had a patch on the sole of his shoe, did he?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "And he told you he wanted to meet up with the man who had a patch on the sole of his shoe, did he?"
come together
From this reading "And he told you he wanted to meet up with the man who had a patch on the sole of his shoe, did he?"
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And he told you he wanted to meet up with the man who had a patch on the sole of his shoe, did he?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FIGURING IT OUT.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading "And he told you he wanted to meet up with the man who had a patch on the sole of his shoe, did he?"
by chance
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
scout-master
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From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading "And he told you he wanted to meet up with the man who had a patch on the sole of his shoe, did he?"
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
Smithynoun
a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading "And he told you he wanted to meet up with the man who had a patch on the sole of his shoe, did he?"
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
Thad
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From this reading Thad continued, thoughtfully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
That's
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From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Thad continued, thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "And he told you he wanted to meet up with the man who had a patch on the sole of his shoe, did he?"
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "And he told you he wanted to meet up with the man who had a patch on the sole of his shoe, did he?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "And he told you he wanted to meet up with the man who had a patch on the sole of his shoe, did he?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
at the time that
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
which person or people
From this reading "And he told you he wanted to meet up with the man who had a patch on the sole of his shoe, did he?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, when we were sitting close together by the fire, and he was drinkin' his cup of coffee," the other replied, also in hushed tones; while Smithy hovered as near as he could get to them, his face filled with apprehension.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That's what he said to you, did he, Davy?" asked the scout-master; and perhaps unconsciously his voice was lowered a little when he spoke, as though he felt that peril lurked close by.
