used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With this purpose in view they commenced to spring a pretty surprise on their assailants.
a cherished desire
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
ambushingverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “ambush” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading With this purpose in view they commenced to spring a pretty surprise on their assailants.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
BelgianadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly pretty lively while it lasted.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With this purpose in view they commenced to spring a pretty surprise on their assailants.
characterized by great determination
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
flayverbUS /fleɪ/
strip the skin off
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
intimidateverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
make timid or fearful
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly pretty lively while it lasted.
and nothing more
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading It was certainly pretty lively while it lasted.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
staying power
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
full of life and energy
From this reading It was certainly pretty lively while it lasted.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was certainly pretty lively while it lasted.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With this purpose in view they commenced to spring a pretty surprise on their assailants.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
the season of growth
From this reading With this purpose in view they commenced to spring a pretty surprise on their assailants.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading With this purpose in view they commenced to spring a pretty surprise on their assailants.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
Thad
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From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this purpose in view they commenced to spring a pretty surprise on their assailants.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With this purpose in view they commenced to spring a pretty surprise on their assailants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certainly pretty lively while it lasted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
at the time that
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was certainly pretty lively while it lasted.
whipsnounUS /wɪps/
plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
which person or people
From this reading Giraffe, who liked excitement must have felt quite in his element when turning the tables on those plotting Belgian boys who had figured in taking their car away from them, so as to offer it to the Government, just then so sadly in need of transportation facilities.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this purpose in view they commenced to spring a pretty surprise on their assailants.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading However laudable their ambition may have been Thad and his three friends were determined that they would block the game.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The three who wielded the whips started to flay the legs of the ambushing force, and immediately the shouts that had been intended to intimidate the scouts began to change their tune and become yells.
