used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS MESSAGE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Tell us all about it.”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Tell us all about it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t know, but it made off through the woods mighty fast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know, but it made off through the woods mighty fast.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “I don’t know, but it made off through the woods mighty fast.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know, but it made off through the woods mighty fast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Tell us all about it.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know, but it made off through the woods mighty fast.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “I don’t know, but it made off through the woods mighty fast.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS MESSAGE.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “I don’t know, but it made off through the woods mighty fast.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS MESSAGE.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I don’t know, but it made off through the woods mighty fast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
RexnounUS /reks/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
in the near future
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
express in words
From this reading “Tell us all about it.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
a special situation
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “I don’t know, but it made off through the woods mighty fast.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
(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, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Do you think that thing, whatever it was, knew that you were following it?” he asked as soon as Rex had finished his story.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “I don’t know, but it made off through the woods mighty fast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, you sure did give us a good scare,” Jack declared, as he shook his friend’s hand and threw himself down on the ground by his side.
