used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you sure it’s that, or have you only been thinking that you’ve been thinking?” grinned Joe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “When did it attack you first?” asked Jimmy, with great solicitude.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading “When did it attack you first?” asked Jimmy, with great solicitude.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “Fire the cannon, ring the bells, hang out the flags.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading “Fire the cannon, ring the bells, hang out the flags.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “When did it attack you first?” asked Jimmy, with great solicitude.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “Fire the cannon, ring the bells, hang out the flags.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “When did it attack you first?” asked Jimmy, with great solicitude.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading “Fire the cannon, ring the bells, hang out the flags.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “When did it attack you first?” asked Jimmy, with great solicitude.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading “Are you sure it’s that, or have you only been thinking that you’ve been thinking?” grinned Joe.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading “Fire the cannon, ring the bells, hang out the flags.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Are you sure it’s that, or have you only been thinking that you’ve been thinking?” grinned Joe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
HerbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
I've
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From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “When did it attack you first?” asked Jimmy, with great solicitude.
it's
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From this reading “Are you sure it’s that, or have you only been thinking that you’ve been thinking?” grinned Joe.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “When did it attack you first?” asked Jimmy, with great solicitude.
Joe
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From this reading “Are you sure it’s that, or have you only been thinking that you’ve been thinking?” grinned Joe.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
and nothing more
From this reading “Are you sure it’s that, or have you only been thinking that you’ve been thinking?” grinned Joe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Are you sure it’s that, or have you only been thinking that you’ve been thinking?” grinned Joe.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Fire the cannon, ring the bells, hang out the flags.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “Fire the cannon, ring the bells, hang out the flags.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading “When did it attack you first?” asked Jimmy, with great solicitude.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Are you sure it’s that, or have you only been thinking that you’ve been thinking?” grinned Joe.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Are you sure it’s that, or have you only been thinking that you’ve been thinking?” grinned Joe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Fire the cannon, ring the bells, hang out the flags.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
at the time that
From this reading “When did it attack you first?” asked Jimmy, with great solicitude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know, fellows,” remarked Bob, as he was talking with his friends a few days later, “I’ve been thinking——” “Bob’s been thinking!” cried Herb.
you've
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From this reading “Are you sure it’s that, or have you only been thinking that you’ve been thinking?” grinned Joe.
