used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading "I wonder if it rains Boy Scouts up here in Alaska!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
a youthful male person
From this reading "That's the Boy Scout salute!" he said.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
BULLDOGverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
only a very short time before
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's the Boy Scout salute!" he said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I wonder if it rains Boy Scouts up here in Alaska!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder if it rains Boy Scouts up here in Alaska!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if it rains Boy Scouts up here in Alaska!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wonder if it rains Boy Scouts up here in Alaska!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I wonder if it rains Boy Scouts up here in Alaska!"
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
a particular point in time
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "I wonder if it rains Boy Scouts up here in Alaska!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's the Boy Scout salute!" he said.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading "That's the Boy Scout salute!" he said.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading "Another Boy Scout?" whispered Sandy.
cut with a saw
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "That's the Boy Scout salute!" he said.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "I wonder if it rains Boy Scouts up here in Alaska!"
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
That's
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From this reading "That's the Boy Scout salute!" he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I wonder if it rains Boy Scouts up here in Alaska!"
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Another Boy Scout?" whispered Sandy.
a Caucasian
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading While they waited, Will glanced at the window and saw the flutter of a white hand on the pane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ANOTHER LOST "BULLDOG" The step outside the cabin door halted, and the boys stood silent for a moment, hardly knowing whether to dispute the stranger's entrance or to admit him with a show of courtesy.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if it rains Boy Scouts up here in Alaska!"
