used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Of course we could," answered Joe.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course we could," answered Joe.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
Francisco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
the act of departing
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
come to pass
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading No. Why?" inquired Blake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
a form of address for a man
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
not any; not one
From this reading No. Why?" inquired Blake.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
Ringold
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From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
San
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From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
carry out
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Of course we could," answered Joe.
(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, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
weren't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
at the time that
From this reading "Well, I happen to need some San Francisco street scenes for one of the dramas," went on the theatrical man; "and it occurred to me that you could get them when you weren't busy."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading No. Why?" inquired Blake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A STRANGE CHARGE "Are you going to take a camera with you, boys?" asked Mr. Ringold, as Joe and Blake were saying good-bye to their friend, preparatory to making a brief stay in San Francisco.
