used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
at or in the front
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
calamitiesnounUS /kəˈlæmətiz/
plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
campernounUS /ˈkæmpər/
someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
conjuringnounUS /ˈkɑːndʒərɪŋ/
calling up a spirit or devil
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
Elmer
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From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Many a time before now we’ve had to go out and locate him.
an established custom
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Many a time before now we’ve had to go out and locate him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
hasn't
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From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Many a time before now we’ve had to go out and locate him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
how
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From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
I'm
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From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading “Many a time before now we’ve had to go out and locate him.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “Many a time before now we’ve had to go out and locate him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Many a time before now we’ve had to go out and locate him.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Many a time before now we’ve had to go out and locate him.
go across or through
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
a full supply
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
not in physical motion
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
STIRRINGnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Plenty of time still for Perk to come in before we start getting supper; and besides the storm hasn’t shown a sign so far.”
we're
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From this reading A STIRRING NIGHT AHEAD “I’m afraid we’re in for trouble about Perk, Elmer,” the tall chum observed, his freckled face set in a frown.
we've
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From this reading “Many a time before now we’ve had to go out and locate him.
WeeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
Willie'snounUS /ˈwɪliz/
possessive form of “willies” — feelings of uneasiness
From this reading “Nothing serious, so far,” he was told, for Elmer did not believe in “conjuring up ghosts” as he termed Wee Willie’s habit of anticipating calamities that might never come to pass.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “But we know how easy it always has been for Perk to lose his bearings in the woods,” persisted the other camper.
