used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
anew
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
(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 HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
for the reason that
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They could scarcely give chase, and they had been left out of the raid that was planned.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
bumming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading They could scarcely give chase, and they had been left out of the raid that was planned.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could scarcely give chase, and they had been left out of the raid that was planned.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Home, not seen for four days, looked good to the Potter twins.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
increase twofold
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
DuChassis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
apart from; not including
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
fairgroundsnounUS /ˈferɡraʊndz/
plural of “fairground” — an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
firnounUS /fɜːr/
nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Home, not seen for four days, looked good to the Potter twins.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They could scarcely give chase, and they had been left out of the raid that was planned.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Home, not seen for four days, looked good to the Potter twins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
larknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They could scarcely give chase, and they had been left out of the raid that was planned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Home, not seen for four days, looked good to the Potter twins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Home, not seen for four days, looked good to the Potter twins.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading They could scarcely give chase, and they had been left out of the raid that was planned.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading Home, not seen for four days, looked good to the Potter twins.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading They could scarcely give chase, and they had been left out of the raid that was planned.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
cut with a saw
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
only a very short time before
From this reading They could scarcely give chase, and they had been left out of the raid that was planned.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Home, not seen for four days, looked good to the Potter twins.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They could scarcely give chase, and they had been left out of the raid that was planned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
a special situation
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading Home, not seen for four days, looked good to the Potter twins.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
at the time that
From this reading So there was nothing for them to do but chase around and see things, and the sun was setting when the boys turned into the walk leading under the double row of fir trees, up to their house.
in or at the place that
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Certainly if the Wolf had it, it had gone off for a little airing, because as the boys came out of the Colonel's office they saw Captain DuChassis being driven out of the fairgrounds in an automobile.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading HOME AGAIN After all it was a sort of lark to be off duty and go bumming around the fairgrounds without a single thing to worry about except where the formula was.
