used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
(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 If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As near as I can tell, they’re marking the stage of the water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading “Let’s see what’s doing over yonder, Billy,” he remarked.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading “I was watching that bunch,” the other scout replied.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “As near as I can tell, they’re marking the stage of the water.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “Let’s see what’s doing over yonder, Billy,” he remarked.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
envoysnounUS /ˈenvɔɪz/
plural of “envoy” — a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Let’s see what’s doing over yonder, Billy,” he remarked.
Hugh
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From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was watching that bunch,” the other scout replied.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
it'd
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From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
Let's
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From this reading “Let’s see what’s doing over yonder, Billy,” he remarked.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading “As near as I can tell, they’re marking the stage of the water.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
make reference to
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “As near as I can tell, they’re marking the stage of the water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
being perceived or observed
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
and nothing more
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I was watching that bunch,” the other scout replied.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Let’s see what’s doing over yonder, Billy,” he remarked.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Let’s see what’s doing over yonder, Billy,” he remarked.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I was watching that bunch,” the other scout replied.
free from harm or evil
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “I was watching that bunch,” the other scout replied.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Let’s see what’s doing over yonder, Billy,” he remarked.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading “As near as I can tell, they’re marking the stage of the water.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
express in words
From this reading “As near as I can tell, they’re marking the stage of the water.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As near as I can tell, they’re marking the stage of the water.
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading “I was watching that bunch,” the other scout replied.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
what's
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From this reading “Let’s see what’s doing over yonder, Billy,” he remarked.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While waiting there for the return of the envoys sent out to drum up recruits for the rescue squad, Hugh noticed that there was considerable excitement down at the edge of the water.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading If only the river got stationary, or began to fall, it’d mean a whole lot to the people of Lawrence, not to mention all the farmers up the valley Tip was telling us about.”
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading “Let’s see what’s doing over yonder, Billy,” he remarked.
