used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
in addition
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Matters would take care of themselves in the daytime.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Matters would take care of themselves in the daytime.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
the act of departing
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
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 He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
for more time
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
mascotnounUS /ˈmæskət/
a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Matters would take care of themselves in the daytime.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
not any; not one
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
PEE-WEE'S
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From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
resourcefuladjectiveUS /riˈsɔːrsfəl/
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
express a supposition
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
carry out
From this reading Matters would take care of themselves in the daytime.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Matters would take care of themselves in the daytime.
a special situation
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
precisely as stated
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to follow the railroad tracks, for he knew that would keep him close to the river, but he knew also that it had the disadvantage of being the very thing the boys would suppose it most likely that he would do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was no longer the clown and mascot of the _Good Turn_; he was the scout, alert, resourceful, bent on hiding his tracks.
in or at the place that
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not know where he was going, more than that he was going to elude pursuit and find a suitable spot in which to camp for the night.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Matters would take care of themselves in the daytime.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading PEE-WEE'S ADVENTURE A walk of a few yards or so brought him to the railroad track.
