used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading John Ellison stared at his friend in amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
any person at all
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You ought to be a fortune-teller," he exclaimed.
for the reason that
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
can't
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From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
EllisonnounUS /ˈelɪsən/
United States novelist who wrote about a young Black man and his struggles in American society (1914-1994)
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
divisible by two
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You ought to be a fortune-teller," he exclaimed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
your parents
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
fortune-teller
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From this reading "You ought to be a fortune-teller," he exclaimed.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
the act of departing
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
haven't
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From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
I'm
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From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
a particular point in time
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "You ought to be a fortune-teller," he exclaimed.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
express in words
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading John Ellison stared at his friend in amazement.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You can't have heard about it, because I haven't told anybody--not even the folks at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A HUNT THROUGH THE MILL "Say, Henry, guess what I'm going to do," said John Ellison, as he met Henry Burns in the road leading from Benton, a few days following the return from camp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
Witham
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From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You ought to be a fortune-teller," he exclaimed.
You're
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From this reading Henry Burns, leaning on the paddle he was carrying, looked at his friend for a moment and then answered, with surprising assurance, "You're going to work for Witham."
