used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A trip to the ocean would just suit me!”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “How long before we could start, do you think, Fred?”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Say, Fred, do we come in on this?” questioned Gif.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
Corning's
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From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “How long before we could start, do you think, Fred?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How long before we could start, do you think, Fred?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STARTLING NEWS “Hurrah for Uncle Sam!”
Fred
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From this reading “How long before we could start, do you think, Fred?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
Gif
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From this reading “Say, Fred, do we come in on this?” questioned Gif.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
How
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From this reading “How long before we could start, do you think, Fred?”
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading STARTLING NEWS “Hurrah for Uncle Sam!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Say, Fred, do we come in on this?” questioned Gif.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
and nothing more
From this reading “A trip to the ocean would just suit me!”
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “How long before we could start, do you think, Fred?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “A trip to the ocean would just suit me!”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
information about recent and important events
From this reading STARTLING NEWS “Hurrah for Uncle Sam!”
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading “A trip to the ocean would just suit me!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Say, Fred, do we come in on this?” questioned Gif.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Say, Fred, do we come in on this?” questioned Gif.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading STARTLING NEWS “Hurrah for Uncle Sam!”
express in words
From this reading “Say, Fred, do we come in on this?” questioned Gif.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “How long before we could start, do you think, Fred?”
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading STARTLING NEWS “Hurrah for Uncle Sam!”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “A trip to the ocean would just suit me!”
express in words
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A trip to the ocean would just suit me!”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “How long before we could start, do you think, Fred?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Say, Fred, do we come in on this?” questioned Gif.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “A trip to the ocean would just suit me!”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “A trip to the ocean would just suit me!”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading STARTLING NEWS “Hurrah for Uncle Sam!”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “How long before we could start, do you think, Fred?”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Such were the remarks from the three other Rover boys after they had listened to what Fred had to tell about Captain Corning’s project and what his parent might do concerning it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “A trip to the ocean would just suit me!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How long before we could start, do you think, Fred?”
