used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
anew
From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
(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 THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
dearly loved
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
CHUMnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
Elmer's
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From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
else
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From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
and nothing more
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
engage in
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
a particular point in time
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
not any; not one
From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
having a point
From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
cut with a saw
From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But try as they might, no one else saw the lurking figure he again pointed out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
WeeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
What's
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From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
at the time that
From this reading THE CHUM BELOVED After all Elmer’s effort to keep his voice down when talking to the tall chum, Perk had heard what was said.
Willie
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From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What’s all the talk about, I want to know?” demanded Amos, showing up just then, and with all a natural boy’s curiosity aroused.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He happened to be coming out of the door just at that moment, as luck would have it, and so caught the full significance of the remark.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I guess you score, Perk,” admitted the one addressed, for whatever Wee Willie had in the way of faults, and he was not by any means perfect, he never failed to make amends when an occasion arose for it.
