used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
(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 "Is that all?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why, I know that you boys are out here in search of the print of a man's right thumb!" laughed Frank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Why, I know that you boys are out here in search of the print of a man's right thumb!" laughed Frank.
BULLDOGverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Why, I know that you boys are out here in search of the print of a man's right thumb!" laughed Frank.
How
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From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How much do I know about what?" asked Frank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that all?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Why, I know that you boys are out here in search of the print of a man's right thumb!" laughed Frank.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Why, I know that you boys are out here in search of the print of a man's right thumb!" laughed Frank.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
morainenounUS /mərˈeɪn/
accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Why, I know that you boys are out here in search of the print of a man's right thumb!" laughed Frank.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading "Why, I know that you boys are out here in search of the print of a man's right thumb!" laughed Frank.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Why, I know that you boys are out here in search of the print of a man's right thumb!" laughed Frank.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Why, I know that you boys are out here in search of the print of a man's right thumb!" laughed Frank.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading "Why, I know that you boys are out here in search of the print of a man's right thumb!" laughed Frank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "How much do I know about what?" asked Frank.
at the time that
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A LOST "BULLDOG" "How much do you know about this case?" asked Tommy of Frank, as the two stumbled over the uneven moraine.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, this case that your father talked with you about when he used the wireless; the case referred to in the code message."
