used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'm going to do a lot of experimenting before I start in to make the real set.
(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 Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I'm going to do a lot of experimenting before I start in to make the real set.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Three weeks ought to give us plenty of time," said Bob.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
recognizable; marked
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I'm going to do a lot of experimenting before I start in to make the real set.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
exceptedverbUS /ɪkˈseptɪd/
past form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
experimentingverbUS /ekˈsperəmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “experiment” — to conduct a test or investigation
From this reading "I'm going to do a lot of experimenting before I start in to make the real set.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Three weeks ought to give us plenty of time," said Bob.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm going to do a lot of experimenting before I start in to make the real set.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
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 FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm going to do a lot of experimenting before I start in to make the real set.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm going to do a lot of experimenting before I start in to make the real set.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm going to do a lot of experimenting before I start in to make the real set.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
Joe
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From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "I'm going to do a lot of experimenting before I start in to make the real set.
engage in
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
others
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From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Three weeks ought to give us plenty of time," said Bob.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
a full supply
From this reading "Three weeks ought to give us plenty of time," said Bob.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "I'm going to do a lot of experimenting before I start in to make the real set.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
RIVALSnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Three weeks ought to give us plenty of time," said Bob.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I'm going to do a lot of experimenting before I start in to make the real set.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Three weeks ought to give us plenty of time," said Bob.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Three weeks ought to give us plenty of time," said Bob.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Three weeks ought to give us plenty of time," said Bob.
the act of using
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
we've
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From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Three weeks ought to give us plenty of time," said Bob.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading FRIENDLY RIVALS The radio boys, Herb excepted, finally decided each to make his own set without any consultation with any of the others, and submit it to be judged strictly on its merits.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Of course, the one we've already got belongs to all of us equally, and you fellows know you can come and use it any time you feel like it."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your mother will be putting us out if we spend much more time at your house," replied Joe.
