used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading "Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
Andy
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From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
couldn't
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From this reading I couldn't help it," declared Dick Rover.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly.
DavenportnounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrt/
a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading "Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading I couldn't help it," declared Dick Rover.
someone who is a detective
From this reading I couldn't help it," declared Dick Rover.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading "Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I couldn't help it," declared Dick Rover.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
ten 10s
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I did it on the spur of the moment, Son.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
a particular point in time
From this reading "I did it on the spur of the moment, Son.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading I couldn't help it," declared Dick Rover.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
soakverbUS /soʊk/
submerge in a liquid
From this reading "Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly.
a male human offspring
From this reading "I did it on the spur of the moment, Son.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading "I did it on the spur of the moment, Son.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading "I hope they sink about a hundred thousand dollars in that ground and get nothing for their trouble," added his twin.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading NEWS OF RUTH "I guess they are pretty sure there is oil on that land," chuckled Andy, as the whole party got aboard the automobile and started back for town.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gee, Dad, you certainly did soak Davenport a couple!" cried Jack admiringly.
