used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
in addition
From this reading But also Grandpa always had some one else with him now--some one who comforted his old heart greatly.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But also Grandpa always had some one else with him now--some one who comforted his old heart greatly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The box was an excuse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading But also Grandpa always had some one else with him now--some one who comforted his old heart greatly.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
move gently or carefully
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
else
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From this reading But also Grandpa always had some one else with him now--some one who comforted his old heart greatly.
accept an excuse for
From this reading The box was an excuse.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
destroyed or killed
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
GrandpanounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading But also Grandpa always had some one else with him now--some one who comforted his old heart greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
come to pass
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But also Grandpa always had some one else with him now--some one who comforted his old heart greatly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
Johnnie
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From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
kindlingnounUS /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
material for starting a fire
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
the act of departing
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
march in a procession
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But also Grandpa always had some one else with him now--some one who comforted his old heart greatly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But also Grandpa always had some one else with him now--some one who comforted his old heart greatly.
on one occasion
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But also Grandpa always had some one else with him now--some one who comforted his old heart greatly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
except for; apart from
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
only a very short time before
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But also Grandpa always had some one else with him now--some one who comforted his old heart greatly.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
carry out
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
male cat
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading And he wanted the excuse, not to ease his conscience about leaving Grandpa alone, but to save himself should Big Tom happen home and find him gone.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
at the time that
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
which person or people
From this reading But also Grandpa always had some one else with him now--some one who comforted his old heart greatly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far as Grandpa was concerned, the feeble veteran scarcely seemed to know any more whether he was alone or not, there being small difference between the flat without Johnnie and the flat with Johnnie if Johnnie had a book.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading SCOUTS WHEN, toward the latter part of March, the days were so warm that Johnnie was able once more to take short, daily walks, he never went without bringing home a box to split up for kindling.
