used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
move towards
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
bandannanoun
large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
for the reason that
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
a youthful male person
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
Bumpus
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From this reading "That's the stuff, Thad," declared Bumpus, enthusiastically.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
carefully weighed
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "That's the stuff, Thad," declared Bumpus, enthusiastically.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading "That's the stuff, Thad," declared Bumpus, enthusiastically.
divisible by two
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
hetadjective
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
engage in
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
moppingnounUS /ˈmɑːpɪŋ/
cleaning with a mop
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
not any; not one
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
not divisible by two
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
dependable
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "That's the stuff, Thad," declared Bumpus, enthusiastically.
Thad
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From this reading "That's the stuff, Thad," declared Bumpus, enthusiastically.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
That's
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From this reading "That's the stuff, Thad," declared Bumpus, enthusiastically.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That's the stuff, Thad," declared Bumpus, enthusiastically.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The man with the disabled car was so busily engaged that he did not notice the approach of the four chums until they reached the spot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Apparently he was about ready to give it up as a bad job, for he scratched his head helplessly, and had a look of utter chagrin on his face as he turned toward them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one considered this an odd remark for the stout boy to make, because they knew from past experience that he was not an ardent pedestrian.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bumpus was not built for action along those lines; he "het up" too easily, as he was fond of explaining, and even now could be seen mopping his perspiring brow with his bandanna handkerchief.
