used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
anew
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
Alec
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From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
(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 "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
any thing at all
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
at any time
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
Hugh
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From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
it's
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From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
luckiestadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkiəst/
superlative of “lucky” — occurring by chance
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
and nothing more
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
pikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
rutnounUS /rʌt/
a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
Identical; not different.
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
have in common
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
carry out
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
express in words
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
precisely as stated
From this reading But I have to shake myself very time I look back over our calendar, for fear it's only a dream."
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Most fellows experience a regular rut, and never run up against anything out of the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
we're
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From this reading "Take it all in all," he remarked, reflectively, "we're one of the luckiest lot of scouts that ever wandered down the pike.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We certainly have had more than our share of things happening to us," admitted Alec, proudly, "but the wheel of the mill will never run again with the water that is past.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FACED BY A MYSTERY To tell the truth, Hugh was thinking something along those same lines himself, so that he felt in a mood to quite agree with the enthusiastic Billy.
