used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading PADDLING ACROSS LAKE SURPRISE "What do you think, Mr. Dodd?
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His air was that of a man who, being cautious by nature, is slow to commit himself.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His air was that of a man who, being cautious by nature, is slow to commit himself.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "To tell you the honest truth, boys, I just don't know what to think.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading His air was that of a man who, being cautious by nature, is slow to commit himself.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading His air was that of a man who, being cautious by nature, is slow to commit himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading PADDLING ACROSS LAKE SURPRISE "What do you think, Mr. Dodd?
Dodd
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don't
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From this reading "To tell you the honest truth, boys, I just don't know what to think.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The sheriff scratched his head.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His air was that of a man who, being cautious by nature, is slow to commit himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sheriff scratched his head.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "To tell you the honest truth, boys, I just don't know what to think.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "To tell you the honest truth, boys, I just don't know what to think.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His air was that of a man who, being cautious by nature, is slow to commit himself.
and nothing more
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "To tell you the honest truth, boys, I just don't know what to think.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading PADDLING ACROSS LAKE SURPRISE "What do you think, Mr. Dodd?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
a form of address for a man
From this reading PADDLING ACROSS LAKE SURPRISE "What do you think, Mr. Dodd?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His air was that of a man who, being cautious by nature, is slow to commit himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
PADDLINGverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading PADDLING ACROSS LAKE SURPRISE "What do you think, Mr. Dodd?
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading The sheriff scratched his head.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The sheriff scratched his head.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading His air was that of a man who, being cautious by nature, is slow to commit himself.
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 Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
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express in words
From this reading "To tell you the honest truth, boys, I just don't know what to think.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading PADDLING ACROSS LAKE SURPRISE "What do you think, Mr. Dodd?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His air was that of a man who, being cautious by nature, is slow to commit himself.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was that story told by Fletcher the truth, or just the imagination of a dying man?" asked Frank.
used to ask for information about something
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which person or people
From this reading His air was that of a man who, being cautious by nature, is slow to commit himself.
the person or people being spoken to
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