used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “He may be able to tell us some more about Elroy Jefferson and the stamp collection.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He may be able to tell us some more about Elroy Jefferson and the stamp collection.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading “What say we go back and call on Amos Grice?” suggested Joe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What say we go back and call on Amos Grice?” suggested Joe.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “What say we go back and call on Amos Grice?” suggested Joe.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading “He may be able to tell us some more about Elroy Jefferson and the stamp collection.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
decidesverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “We’re not going to let him spoil our holiday,” declared Frank.
don't
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From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
Elroy
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From this reading “He may be able to tell us some more about Elroy Jefferson and the stamp collection.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “We’re not going to let him spoil our holiday,” declared Frank.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “What say we go back and call on Amos Grice?” suggested Joe.
the act of departing
From this reading “We’re not going to let him spoil our holiday,” declared Frank.
Grice
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From this reading “What say we go back and call on Amos Grice?” suggested Joe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We’re not going to let him spoil our holiday,” declared Frank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading “We’re not going to let him spoil our holiday,” declared Frank.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading “He may be able to tell us some more about Elroy Jefferson and the stamp collection.”
Joe
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From this reading “What say we go back and call on Amos Grice?” suggested Joe.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “We’re not going to let him spoil our holiday,” declared Frank.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
maraudernounUS /mərˈɔːdər/
someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “He may be able to tell us some more about Elroy Jefferson and the stamp collection.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “He may be able to tell us some more about Elroy Jefferson and the stamp collection.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
not any; not one
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “We’re not going to let him spoil our holiday,” declared Frank.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “What say we go back and call on Amos Grice?” suggested Joe.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We’re not going to let him spoil our holiday,” declared Frank.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
express in words
From this reading “What say we go back and call on Amos Grice?” suggested Joe.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
be seated
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “He may be able to tell us some more about Elroy Jefferson and the stamp collection.”
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading “We’re not going to let him spoil our holiday,” declared Frank.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading “He may be able to tell us some more about Elroy Jefferson and the stamp collection.”
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “What say we go back and call on Amos Grice?” suggested Joe.
express in words
From this reading “He may be able to tell us some more about Elroy Jefferson and the stamp collection.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We’re not going to let him spoil our holiday,” declared Frank.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He may be able to tell us some more about Elroy Jefferson and the stamp collection.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next morning, although the boys kept a sharp lookout, there was no sign of the marauder.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
we'll
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From this reading “If he decides to come back for his notebook we’ll be ready for him, but we don’t have to sit around waiting.”
We're
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From this reading “We’re not going to let him spoil our holiday,” declared Frank.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What say we go back and call on Amos Grice?” suggested Joe.
