Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "He certainly can talk a blue streak, once he gets started," admitted Hugh, with a little whistle.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

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

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading "He certainly can talk a blue streak, once he gets started," admitted Hugh, with a little whistle.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "He certainly can talk a blue streak, once he gets started," admitted Hugh, with a little whistle.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "He certainly can talk a blue streak, once he gets started," admitted Hugh, with a little whistle.

a boy or man

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

foster the growth of

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

let fall to the ground

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

provide entertainment for

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading "He certainly can talk a blue streak, once he gets started," admitted Hugh, with a little whistle.

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

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

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

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

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From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

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

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

fasten with a hook

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

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

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Thad showed signs of intense interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Thad showed signs of intense interest.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; usually occurs in association with yttrium

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thad showed signs of intense interest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

on one occasion

From this reading "He certainly can talk a blue streak, once he gets started," admitted Hugh, with a little whistle.

and nothing more

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

the local environment

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

express in words

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Thad showed signs of intense interest.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Thad showed signs of intense interest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "He certainly can talk a blue streak, once he gets started," admitted Hugh, with a little whistle.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading "He certainly can talk a blue streak, once he gets started," admitted Hugh, with a little whistle.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "He certainly can talk a blue streak, once he gets started," admitted Hugh, with a little whistle.

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From this reading Thad showed signs of intense interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

a special situation

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

a vagrant

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

nonexistent

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

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

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

make whistling sounds

From this reading "He certainly can talk a blue streak, once he gets started," admitted Hugh, with a little whistle.

which person or people

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, did he entertain you with some accounts of his adventures in different parts of the world, as he promised he'd do if we'd drop around at his new home and see him?"

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

From this reading "I sort of thought you'd be wanting to cultivate his acquaintance so as to study the chap at closer range, Hugh," he hastened to say.

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

From this reading A BAD OUTLOOK FOR BROTHER LU "Now that you've told me such an interesting thing about this queer tramp we ran across the other day, and who turns out to be Mrs. Hosmer's only brother," Hugh was saying, "I want to return the compliment, and explain that I've been doing a little missionary work or scouting on my own hook."