used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
BASEBALLnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
the two together, not just one
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
can't
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From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
CELEBRATINGverbUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
dishonorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnərəbəl/
lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
From this reading "Mr. Brown is just as mean and dishonorable as Slugger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
doesn't
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From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
a social unit living together
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
Fred's
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From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
and nothing more
From this reading "Mr. Brown is just as mean and dishonorable as Slugger.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
engage in
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Mr. Brown is just as mean and dishonorable as Slugger.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Brown is just as mean and dishonorable as Slugger.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
SluggernounUS /ˈslʌɡər/
(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Slugger Brown doesn't come from a very good family--at least as far as his father is concerned," answered Jack.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CELEBRATING THE BASEBALL VICTORY "He was afraid to make a complaint," was Fred's comment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading "They both come from fairly well-to-do families, and they could be really fine fellows if they wanted to."
a Caucasian
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I can't understand why two such fellows should act the way they do," said Bart White.
