used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
anew
From this reading “Just because they fibbed to us we can’t tie them 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 It was perfectly natural for them to want all the treasure for themselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
for the reason that
From this reading “Just because they fibbed to us we can’t tie them up again!
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
can't
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From this reading “Just because they fibbed to us we can’t tie them up again!
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
Coleson
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From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading We felt the same way!”
fibbed
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From this reading “Just because they fibbed to us we can’t tie them up again!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
the act of departing
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was perfectly natural for them to want all the treasure for themselves.
Jim
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From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just because they fibbed to us we can’t tie them up again!
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was perfectly natural for them to want all the treasure for themselves.
Ortiga
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From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was perfectly natural for them to want all the treasure for themselves.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We felt the same way!”
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
spadesnounUS /speɪdz/
plural of “spade” — a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Just because they fibbed to us we can’t tie them up again!
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was perfectly natural for them to want all the treasure for themselves.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading “Just because they fibbed to us we can’t tie them up again!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading It was perfectly natural for them to want all the treasure for themselves.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Just because they fibbed to us we can’t tie them up again!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Just because they fibbed to us we can’t tie them up again!
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It was perfectly natural for them to want all the treasure for themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was perfectly natural for them to want all the treasure for themselves.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We felt the same way!”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are we going to do about these lads?” asked Mr. Coleson as the colored man, Jim, went back to the boat for several spades and an axe.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
won't
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From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “They will help—won’t you?” said Senor Ortiga with a pleasant look that surprised the chums.
