used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Well, we about reached the same conclusion here,” said Andy.
(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 While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
Andy
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From this reading “Well, we about reached the same conclusion here,” said Andy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading “I hope none of the fellows who were in the guardroom with me are captured,” continued Jack.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “Well, we about reached the same conclusion here,” said Andy.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “I hope none of the fellows who were in the guardroom with me are captured,” continued Jack.
couldn't
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From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
Crabtree
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From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
CuddleverbUS /ˈkʌdəl/
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
recognizable; marked
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
the act of departing
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “I hope none of the fellows who were in the guardroom with me are captured,” continued Jack.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
the act of departing
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
guardroomnoun
a cell in which soldiers who are prisoners are confined
From this reading “I hope none of the fellows who were in the guardroom with me are captured,” continued Jack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Well, we about reached the same conclusion here,” said Andy.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope none of the fellows who were in the guardroom with me are captured,” continued Jack.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope none of the fellows who were in the guardroom with me are captured,” continued Jack.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
for more time
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I hope none of the fellows who were in the guardroom with me are captured,” continued Jack.
not any; not one
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
not one, and not any
From this reading “I hope none of the fellows who were in the guardroom with me are captured,” continued Jack.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
Pluxton
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From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “Well, we about reached the same conclusion here,” said Andy.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, we about reached the same conclusion here,” said Andy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Well, we about reached the same conclusion here,” said Andy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
not in physical motion
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
(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, we about reached the same conclusion here,” said Andy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
which person or people
From this reading “I hope none of the fellows who were in the guardroom with me are captured,” continued Jack.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Old Crabtree and Pluxton Cuddle are carrying matters with a high hand,” he went on, “and we have decided to stand it no longer.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Pepper was going to try to find you, and then we were going to see if we couldn’t get the whole crowd to run away.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While the uproar below was still in progress, Jack and Pepper climbed down to the dormitory, and there the young major told of all that had occurred since his departure.
