used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PROMISE OF A SCOUT.
how long something has existed
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
botheringverbUS /ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
easy-chair
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From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, Tom!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
Hugh
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From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROMISE OF A SCOUT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE PROMISE OF A SCOUT.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE PROMISE OF A SCOUT.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
carry out
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROMISE OF A SCOUT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
male cat
From this reading “Hello, Tom!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Like most fellows of his age, Hugh had his room fitted up in as cozy a fashion as suited his fancy.
under normal conditions
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
at the time that
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Boys do not usually wait on ceremony when visiting, so Tom, without bothering to be asked to take a seat, dropped into an easy-chair.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Glad to have you drop around to see me!” was the friendly and cheery salute of the scout master, as he nodded to the newcomer.
