used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
from appearances alone
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
have
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
a youthful male person
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
Chesney
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From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
clean-looking
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From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
head-gear
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From this reading So he passed the head-gear over.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading They saw him turn the cap partly inside out.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
and nothing more
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So he passed the head-gear over.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading They saw him turn the cap partly inside out.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading So he passed the head-gear over.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
Perkins
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From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw him turn the cap partly inside out.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They saw him turn the cap partly inside out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
male cat
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading They saw him turn the cap partly inside out.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Knowing that Tom must have some object in making this request the other scouts pushed closer and watched eagerly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The farmer seemed to hesitate as though loth to let his only evidence go out of his hand; but after one good look at the smiling countenance of Tom Chesney apparently he felt ashamed of suspecting that so clean-looking a boy could mean to deceive him in any way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WHAT TO DO IN A STORM "Would you mind letting me see that cap for a minute, Mr. Perkins?" asked the leader of the Black Bear Patrol.
