used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not being a mind reader--no," replied Hal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "Worth it--huh!" retorted Kelly, who had served longer in the Army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Not being a mind reader--no," replied Hal.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading "It's worth it," declared Sergeant Overton, with unsullied boyish enthusiasm.
CERVERRA'S
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From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I'm thinking this country is a fine place to dream about."
D'ye
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From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "It's worth it," declared Sergeant Overton, with unsullied boyish enthusiasm.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "I'm thinking this country is a fine place to dream about."
a feeling of excitement
From this reading "It's worth it," declared Sergeant Overton, with unsullied boyish enthusiasm.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I'm thinking this country is a fine place to dream about."
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Worth it--huh!" retorted Kelly, who had served longer in the Army.
Hal
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From this reading "Not being a mind reader--no," replied Hal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
huh
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From this reading "Worth it--huh!" retorted Kelly, who had served longer in the Army.
I'm
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From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Worth it--huh!" retorted Kelly, who had served longer in the Army.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm thinking this country is a fine place to dream about."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's worth it," declared Sergeant Overton, with unsullied boyish enthusiasm.
It's
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From this reading "It's worth it," declared Sergeant Overton, with unsullied boyish enthusiasm.
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
for more time
From this reading "Worth it--huh!" retorted Kelly, who had served longer in the Army.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Not being a mind reader--no," replied Hal.
not any; not one
From this reading "Not being a mind reader--no," replied Hal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not being a mind reader--no," replied Hal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
Overton
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From this reading "It's worth it," declared Sergeant Overton, with unsullied boyish enthusiasm.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I'm thinking this country is a fine place to dream about."
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading "Not being a mind reader--no," replied Hal.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not being a mind reader--no," replied Hal.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "Worth it--huh!" retorted Kelly, who had served longer in the Army.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "It's worth it," declared Sergeant Overton, with unsullied boyish enthusiasm.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "Worth it--huh!" retorted Kelly, who had served longer in the Army.
do one's shopping
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Worth it--huh!" retorted Kelly, who had served longer in the Army.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'm thinking this country is a fine place to dream about."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
unsulliedadjectiveUS /ənˈsʌlid/
spotlessly clean and fresh
From this reading "It's worth it," declared Sergeant Overton, with unsullied boyish enthusiasm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CERVERRA'S INNOCENT SHOP "D'ye know what I'm thinking about?" demanded Private Kelly, as he turned to look out southward from Fort Benjamin Franklin.
which person or people
From this reading "Worth it--huh!" retorted Kelly, who had served longer in the Army.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It's worth it," declared Sergeant Overton, with unsullied boyish enthusiasm.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "It's worth it," declared Sergeant Overton, with unsullied boyish enthusiasm.
