Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "He's got an idea, fellows.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Gosh, did you hear what he said?" asked Herb, with a grin.

have

From this reading Hold your hats, I bet it's a bear."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading Hold your hats, I bet it's a bear."

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Spill it, Bob," came from Jimmy, lazily.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Gosh, did you hear what he said?" asked Herb, with a grin.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Spill it, Bob," came from Jimmy, lazily.

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From this reading "Gosh, did you hear what he said?" asked Herb, with a grin.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "He's got an idea, fellows.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Gosh, did you hear what he said?" asked Herb, with a grin.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Hold your hats, I bet it's a bear."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Gosh, did you hear what he said?" asked Herb, with a grin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "He's got an idea, fellows.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Gosh, did you hear what he said?" asked Herb, with a grin.

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading "Gosh, did you hear what he said?" asked Herb, with a grin.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Hold your hats, I bet it's a bear."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Hold your hats, I bet it's a bear."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "He's got an idea, fellows.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Spill it, Bob," came from Jimmy, lazily.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hold your hats, I bet it's a bear."

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading "Spill it, Bob," came from Jimmy, lazily.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading "Spill it, Bob," came from Jimmy, lazily.

-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

above and across; more than

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

express in words

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

in a serious manner

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading "Spill it, Bob," came from Jimmy, lazily.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Gosh, did you hear what he said?" asked Herb, with a grin.

which person or people

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A SPLENDID INSPIRATION "Say, fellows, I've been thinking about something," said Bob seriously, so seriously, in fact, that the three boys who had been lolling on the grass turned over and regarded him with interest.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Gosh, did you hear what he said?" asked Herb, with a grin.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Hold your hats, I bet it's a bear."