used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They may do a heap of howling, but they seldom show any bravery.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But then, wolves as a rule are cowardly brutes.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading BROUGHT TO BAY BY WOLVES.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading They may do a heap of howling, but they seldom show any bravery.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading BROUGHT TO BAY BY WOLVES.
brutes
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From this reading "But then, wolves as a rule are cowardly brutes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But then, wolves as a rule are cowardly brutes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BROUGHT TO BAY BY WOLVES.
camp-fire
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From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading "But then, wolves as a rule are cowardly brutes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading They may do a heap of howling, but they seldom show any bravery.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
how
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From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading They may do a heap of howling, but they seldom show any bravery.
howlsnounUS /haʊlz/
plural of “howl” — a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
and nothing more
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may do a heap of howling, but they seldom show any bravery.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
OohverbUS /uː/
express admiration and pleasure by uttering “ooh” or “aah”
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
in the near future
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "But then, wolves as a rule are cowardly brutes.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
not often
From this reading They may do a heap of howling, but they seldom show any bravery.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They may do a heap of howling, but they seldom show any bravery.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
tenderfootnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
Thad
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From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "But then, wolves as a rule are cowardly brutes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BROUGHT TO BAY BY WOLVES.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
at the time that
From this reading "Well, they do sound different somehow, from what they did when we were sitting around the cheery camp-fire, listening to stories told by the guides," Thad admitted.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading BROUGHT TO BAY BY WOLVES.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Ooh! how awfully queer them howls seem, Thad!" remarked Step Hen, presently, just as the patrol leader expected he would; for he had a pretty good idea as to what was just passing in the mind of the tenderfoot.
