used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
the state of being absent
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
anew
From this reading A crook's a crook, and----" "This one _will_ be, if he is sent up again.
(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 CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A crook's a crook, and----" "This one _will_ be, if he is sent up again.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
crooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading A crook's a crook, and----" "This one _will_ be, if he is sent up again.
crook's
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From this reading A crook's a crook, and----" "This one _will_ be, if he is sent up again.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't monkey with fire.
Elgin
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From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Don't monkey with fire.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A crook's a crook, and----" "This one _will_ be, if he is sent up again.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A crook's a crook, and----" "This one _will_ be, if he is sent up again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
go away from a place
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading "Don't monkey with fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A crook's a crook, and----" "This one _will_ be, if he is sent up again.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
move hurridly
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A crook's a crook, and----" "This one _will_ be, if he is sent up again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
Simms
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From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
STEVE
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From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
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 CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A crook's a crook, and----" "This one _will_ be, if he is sent up again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A crook's a crook, and----" "This one _will_ be, if he is sent up again.
(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, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading CONCLUSION STEVE RUSH had told the whole story to Captain Simms, to all of which the captain listened in deep interest.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If you will give me a leave of absence, I think I should like to go back to Elgin with Collins and help to get him free," announced Steve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, what do you propose to do about it?" questioned the skipper, with a quizzical smile.
