used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I believe I can—” “No more of your patent medicine jargon!” interrupted some of Guilder’s cronies.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
Bondy
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From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
lacking funds
From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I believe I can—” “No more of your patent medicine jargon!” interrupted some of Guilder’s cronies.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “We certainly do,” declared Cap firmly.
ClatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
CLATTER'S
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croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “I believe I can—” “No more of your patent medicine jargon!” interrupted some of Guilder’s cronies.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “We certainly do,” declared Cap firmly.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
a boy or man
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with resolute determination
From this reading “We certainly do,” declared Cap firmly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
brought together in one place
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plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
the act of departing
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
Guilder'snounUS /ˈɡɪldərz/
possessive form of “guilder” — the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “I believe I can—” “No more of your patent medicine jargon!” interrupted some of Guilder’s cronies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
only a very short time before
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
how
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I believe I can—” “No more of your patent medicine jargon!” interrupted some of Guilder’s cronies.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading “I believe I can—” “No more of your patent medicine jargon!” interrupted some of Guilder’s cronies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
jargonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I believe I can—” “No more of your patent medicine jargon!” interrupted some of Guilder’s cronies.
not any; not one
From this reading “I believe I can—” “No more of your patent medicine jargon!” interrupted some of Guilder’s cronies.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading “I believe I can—” “No more of your patent medicine jargon!” interrupted some of Guilder’s cronies.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
a human being
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Pete
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have the will and intention to carry out some action
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someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
express in words
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I believe I can—” “No more of your patent medicine jargon!” interrupted some of Guilder’s cronies.
having a supporting base
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
exchange thoughts; talk with
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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in or at that place or location
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading PROFESSOR CLATTER’S PLAN Standing there, facing their fellow students who were gathered in a mocking crowd about the medicine wagon, Cap, Bill and Pete hardly knew how to begin, nor what to talk about after they had started.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We certainly do,” declared Cap firmly.
we'll
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From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used to ask for information about something
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
which person or people
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the words that are spoken
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
you'll
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From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
you're
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From this reading “Do you mean to say you’re going to stick up for—for _this_ person?” demanded Bondy, and he put all the scorn of which he was capable into the words.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “If you’ll let us explain, we’ll—” “Young gentlemen, permit me,” broke in the voice of Professor Clatter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I believe I can—” “No more of your patent medicine jargon!” interrupted some of Guilder’s cronies.
