Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Oh! you understand that I mean something crooked going on, Hugh," Thad hastened to add.

later than; following

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading "Oh! you understand that I mean something crooked going on, Hugh," Thad hastened to add.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What do you know, Thad?

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "That sounds serious enough.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

the act of departing

From this reading "Oh! you understand that I mean something crooked going on, Hugh," Thad hastened to add.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

an event that happens

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading "Oh! you understand that I mean something crooked going on, Hugh," Thad hastened to add.

emerge from the eggs

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

adult female chicken

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

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From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Oh! you understand that I mean something crooked going on, Hugh," Thad hastened to add.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading What do you know, Thad?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

engage in

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

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 "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Oh! you understand that I mean something crooked going on, Hugh," Thad hastened to add.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh! you understand that I mean something crooked going on, Hugh," Thad hastened to add.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

express in words

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading "That sounds serious enough.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Oh! you understand that I mean something crooked going on, Hugh," Thad hastened to add.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "That sounds serious enough.

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Oh! you understand that I mean something crooked going on, Hugh," Thad hastened to add.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Oh! you understand that I mean something crooked going on, Hugh," Thad hastened to add.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading TREACHERY IN THE AIR "Hugh, it looks to me like there's a hen on," was what Thad Stevens said, as he joined his chum.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "That's a queer remark for you to make, Thad," the other chuckled; "after seeing what's been happening here on our athletic field this afternoon, I'd be likely to say there were a good many score of hens setting, each hoping to hatch out one of our dandy prizes next Saturday."