used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
for the reason that
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
Colleton
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From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
don't
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From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Such things are often done.”
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
DREAM-BOOK
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From this reading JIMMIE OPENS HIS DREAM-BOOK.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
HavensnounUS /ˈheɪvənz/
plural of “haven” — a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JIMMIE OPENS HIS DREAM-BOOK.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
JIMMIE
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From this reading JIMMIE OPENS HIS DREAM-BOOK.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
and nothing more
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
mail-order
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being nothing more than specified
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Such things are often done.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
OPENSnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading JIMMIE OPENS HIS DREAM-BOOK.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such things are often done.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Such things are often done.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We are out here on the faintest kind of a hint, and it is just possible that the hint was contributed by friends of the mail-order people in order to draw our attention from the real point of interest.
at the time that
From this reading “Now, don’t be too sure about finding Colleton in British Columbia,” Mr. Havens warned, when the boys consulted him regarding the point they had been discussing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I don’t believe the secret service department would send us on such a journey because of a mere hint,” Ben argued.
