used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Nothing but spring water, absolutely guaranteed,” he added pleasantly.
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 Nothing but spring water, absolutely guaranteed,” he added pleasantly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
react verbally
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE WOODS “What are you doing to-night?”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Tom asked, scrutinizing the old man curiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “We keep open house at camp, you know, and you’ll be welcome.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “We keep open house at camp, you know, and you’ll be welcome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing but spring water, absolutely guaranteed,” he added pleasantly.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Tom asked, scrutinizing the old man curiously.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading IN THE WOODS “What are you doing to-night?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
guaranteedverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːd/
past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading Nothing but spring water, absolutely guaranteed,” he added pleasantly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “We keep open house at camp, you know, and you’ll be welcome.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WOODS “What are you doing to-night?”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “We keep open house at camp, you know, and you’ll be welcome.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “We keep open house at camp, you know, and you’ll be welcome.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tom asked, scrutinizing the old man curiously.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing but spring water, absolutely guaranteed,” he added pleasantly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Tom asked, scrutinizing the old man curiously.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “We keep open house at camp, you know, and you’ll be welcome.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Nothing but spring water, absolutely guaranteed,” he added pleasantly.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
scrutinizingverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading Tom asked, scrutinizing the old man curiously.
the season of growth
From this reading Nothing but spring water, absolutely guaranteed,” he added pleasantly.
express in words
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WOODS “What are you doing to-night?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
to-night
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From this reading IN THE WOODS “What are you doing to-night?”
male cat
From this reading Tom asked, scrutinizing the old man curiously.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Nothing but spring water, absolutely guaranteed,” he added pleasantly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We keep open house at camp, you know, and you’ll be welcome.
accept gladly
From this reading “We keep open house at camp, you know, and you’ll be welcome.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN THE WOODS “What are you doing to-night?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then without waiting for an answer he said in his hearty way, “I tell you what you do; come back to camp with me and look us over, knock around there for a day or two and rest up.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading IN THE WOODS “What are you doing to-night?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IN THE WOODS “What are you doing to-night?”
you'll
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From this reading “We keep open house at camp, you know, and you’ll be welcome.
