afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The man did not hesitate after that warm invitation, but hustled forward.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
from appearances alone
From this reading They looked curiously at him, and no wonder, for he was apparently no ordinary individual.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They looked curiously at him, and no wonder, for he was apparently no ordinary individual.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading They looked curiously at him, and no wonder, for he was apparently no ordinary individual.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They looked curiously at him, and no wonder, for he was apparently no ordinary individual.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The man did not hesitate after that warm invitation, but hustled forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The man did not hesitate after that warm invitation, but hustled forward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading The man did not hesitate after that warm invitation, but hustled forward.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading They looked curiously at him, and no wonder, for he was apparently no ordinary individual.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The man did not hesitate after that warm invitation, but hustled forward.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Step this way and join us!"
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 Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked curiously at him, and no wonder, for he was apparently no ordinary individual.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man did not hesitate after that warm invitation, but hustled forward.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
not any; not one
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading They looked curiously at him, and no wonder, for he was apparently no ordinary individual.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
a full supply
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
refrain from harming
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
having a supporting base
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Step this way and join us!"
Thad
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From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The man did not hesitate after that warm invitation, but hustled forward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Step this way and join us!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Step this way and join us!"
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The man did not hesitate after that warm invitation, but hustled forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They looked curiously at him, and no wonder, for he was apparently no ordinary individual.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Step this way and join us!"
we've
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From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
accept gladly
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
in or at the place that
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading They looked curiously at him, and no wonder, for he was apparently no ordinary individual.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thad did not wait to consult his chums on hearing what the forlorn figure standing amidst the bushes said; he knew they would back him up in his generous impulse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
you'll
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From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
you're
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From this reading "If you are an American you'll be doubly welcome here," he called out; "but no matter where you came from, if you're hungry we've got plenty and to spare.
