used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
in addition
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Sure an’ there’s no reason why we can’t, Dootchy,” said Tim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
can't
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From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
der
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From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
Dootchy
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From this reading “Sure an’ there’s no reason why we can’t, Dootchy,” said Tim.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “Yah, go und ask him, Tim,” urged Fritz, eagerly.
efford
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From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
Fritz
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From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
Fritz's
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From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yah, go und ask him, Tim,” urged Fritz, eagerly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
it's
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From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
engage in
From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
mesilf
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From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
moind
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From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
not any; not one
From this reading “Sure an’ there’s no reason why we can’t, Dootchy,” said Tim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “Sure an’ there’s no reason why we can’t, Dootchy,” said Tim.
retgoads
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From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
ridcoats
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From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sure an’ there’s no reason why we can’t, Dootchy,” said Tim.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Sure an’ there’s no reason why we can’t, Dootchy,” said Tim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
there's
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From this reading “Sure an’ there’s no reason why we can’t, Dootchy,” said Tim.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
Tim
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From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
male cat
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
und
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From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading “Yah, go und ask him, Tim,” urged Fritz, eagerly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “An’ it’s mesilf has a good moind to go an’ ask the captain to let us go an’ look fur the ridcoats.”
ve
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From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
Vy
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From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Vy can’t ve go und make un efford to find der retgoads, Tim?” was Fritz’s query.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Sure an’ there’s no reason why we can’t, Dootchy,” said Tim.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Sure an’ there’s no reason why we can’t, Dootchy,” said Tim.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Soon after Dick, Tom and Ben left the patriot encampment, to go in search of the British army under General Arnold, Tim and Fritz got to discussing the matter, and they decided that they could do some good work in that line also.
Yah
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From this reading “Yah, go und ask him, Tim,” urged Fritz, eagerly.
