used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They look like Fred and John," replied Grant in a whisper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They look like Fred and John," replied Grant in a whisper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Where do you suppose they came from?"
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Where do you suppose they came from?"
don't
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From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I think you would find out whether they were ghosts or not if you tried to throw Fred.
Fred
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From this reading "They look like Fred and John," replied Grant in a whisper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Where do you suppose they came from?"
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading You don't suppose they are ghosts, do you?"
let have
From this reading "They look like Fred and John," replied Grant in a whisper.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I think you would find out whether they were ghosts or not if you tried to throw Fred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They look like Fred and John," replied Grant in a whisper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "They look like Fred and John," replied Grant in a whisper.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "They look like Fred and John," replied Grant in a whisper.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "They look like Fred and John," replied Grant in a whisper.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I think you would find out whether they were ghosts or not if you tried to throw Fred.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I think you would find out whether they were ghosts or not if you tried to throw Fred.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I think you would find out whether they were ghosts or not if you tried to throw Fred.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "They look like Fred and John," replied Grant in a whisper.
express a supposition
From this reading "Where do you suppose they came from?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They look like Fred and John," replied Grant in a whisper.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you would find out whether they were ghosts or not if you tried to throw Fred.
propel through the air
From this reading "I think you would find out whether they were ghosts or not if you tried to throw Fred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "I think you would find out whether they were ghosts or not if you tried to throw Fred.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I don't care where they came from, the most I want to know is that they are here.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think you would find out whether they were ghosts or not if you tried to throw Fred.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where do you suppose they came from?"
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I think you would find out whether they were ghosts or not if you tried to throw Fred.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "They look like Fred and John," replied Grant in a whisper.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I think you would find out whether they were ghosts or not if you tried to throw Fred.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where do you suppose they came from?"
