used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
any thing at all
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
carousingadjectiveUS /kərˈaʊzɪŋ/
used of riotously drunken merrymaking
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
Garry
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From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE OLD HOUSE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
isn't
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From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
lamb-like
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From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
lumberjacks
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From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
used to form the superlative
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD HOUSE.
and nothing more
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
Phil
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From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
quietestadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətəst/
superlative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD HOUSE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You know this isn't the quietest and most lamb-like part of the city, it is probably only some carousing lumberjacks."
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Let's wait a minute or two and see if we can hear anything more," suggested Phil.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
showing curiosity
From this reading "I am sure I did, Dick," answered the leader, "but I was wondering whether it meant anything.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you hear a scream, Garry?" asked Dick, as he stopped in his tracks.
