used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
(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 A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
CONSPIRATORSnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
firebrandnounUS /ˈfaɪərbrænd/
a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
From this reading "Then we could stop their mouths on that firebrand question once and for all."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then we could stop their mouths on that firebrand question once and for all."
fumeverbUS /fjuːm/
be mad, angry, or furious
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
how
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From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
Joe
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From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
the act of departing
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
LookernounUS /ˈlʊkər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
a particular point in time
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Then we could stop their mouths on that firebrand question once and for all."
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
something you have to do
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
on one occasion
From this reading "Then we could stop their mouths on that firebrand question once and for all."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Then we could stop their mouths on that firebrand question once and for all."
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
cut with a saw
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Then we could stop their mouths on that firebrand question once and for all."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Then we could stop their mouths on that firebrand question once and for all."
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then we could stop their mouths on that firebrand question once and for all."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A NEST OF CONSPIRATORS The radio boys saw Buck Looker often--all too often--in the days that followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the boys had feared, Buck and his crowd were staying at the Mountain Rest Hotel, and it was almost impossible to help encountering them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Several times there were arguments which almost resulted in blows, but Buck always managed to sneak off at the critical moment, leaving the boys to fume helplessly.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Wish we could find out how that shack of theirs caught fire," Joe grumbled on one of these occasions.
