used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
(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 Apparently all their plans had been knocked sideways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently all their plans had been knocked sideways.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What d'ye mean?" asked Dunk, uninterestedly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Apparently all their plans had been knocked sideways.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
d'ye
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From this reading "What d'ye mean?" asked Dunk, uninterestedly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
DunkverbUS /dʌŋk/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading "What d'ye mean?" asked Dunk, uninterestedly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
Fred
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From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently all their plans had been knocked sideways.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Apparently all their plans had been knocked sideways.
immediately past
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What d'ye mean?" asked Dunk, uninterestedly.
a particular point in time
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Apparently all their plans had been knocked sideways.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
sidewaysadverbUS /ˈsaɪdweɪz/
with one side forward or to the front
From this reading Apparently all their plans had been knocked sideways.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Apparently all their plans had been knocked sideways.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
uninterestedly
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From this reading "What d'ye mean?" asked Dunk, uninterestedly.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading "Let's scout it, anyhow," suggested Fred that evening, as the downcast group huddled together on Jerry's veranda.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUCCESS AT LAST The next day was a blue one for the boys.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What d'ye mean?" asked Dunk, uninterestedly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The hunt, for which they had worked and waited all summer, had been nipped in the bud at the moment of success.
