used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
bear'snounUS /berz/
possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
Bert
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From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on, and let's explore the island.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
Don'snounUS /dɑːnz/
possessive form of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
don't
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From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading "Come on, and let's explore the island.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
the act of departing
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED THERE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "Come on, and let's explore the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
staying power
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
let's
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From this reading "Come on, and let's explore the island.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on, and let's explore the island.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED THERE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading You know it used to be a famous bear's den, don't you?"
communicated in words
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to stretch my legs a little," was Don's reply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED THERE.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
You're
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From this reading "You're not going to get out, are you, Don?" asked Bert, and as he was not more than four or five rods away, every word he uttered was distinctly heard by the two listeners in the cane.
